We’re hitting a dreaded wall with progress, so instead of re-evaluating, we dig in deeper. We work harder, maybe cut more calories, increase the distance of our runs, push our paces, and suddenly ...

We know training is essential to improving fitness and performance, but we often neglect recovery and adaptation. What happens when we get that balance wrong and veer into overtraining? For any ...

There’s no shortage of theories about overtraining syndrome, a state of pervasive fatigue and poor performance that lasts months or years and sometimes ends athletic careers. In fact, there are too ...

Excessive physical exercise, especially without adequate rest, can damage the human body in various ways. In severe cases, it can progress to overtraining syndrome, which is characterized by decreased ...

As a marathon runner, I know what it’s like to push your body to its limits. I know the desire to tack on one extra mile when you’re feeling strong, or to squeeze in one last long run before a big ...

According to a new study published in the journal Current Biology, overtraining can affect your decision making skills, leading you to be more impulsive. Endurance athletes in the study who ...

Excessive physical exercise, especially without adequate rest, can damage the human body in various ways. In severe cases, it can progress to overtraining syndrome, which is characterized by decreased ...