Overtraining Syndrome: Causes, Consequences, and Methods for Prevention

Authors

  • Jeremy G Carter Texas A&M University
  • Adam W Potter U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM)
  • Kelly A Brooks Texas A&M University Corpus Cristi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12922/jshp.0031.2014

Keywords:

overtraining syndrome, OTS, training

Abstract

Exercise has the potential to improve the fitness level of an individual if he or she is able to optimally recover from the training stress. If unable to recover fully, the individual runs the risk of developing overtraining syndrome (OTS). Overtraining syndrome is a complex occurrence in the body, which can result from several training and non-training factors. Fortunately, there are several ways to avoid the development and detrimental effects of OTS. This article outlines the causes, consequences, and methods for prevention for OTS.

Author Biography

Adam W Potter, U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM)

Adam Potter is the Research Program Coordinator and pro tem Deputy Chief of the Biophysics and Biomedical Modeling Division at the United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM).  Mr. Potter served on active duty in the U.S. Marine Corps, participating in real-world operations in Kosovo, Iraq, and Liberia.  Prior to working at USARIEM, he performed in-patient clinical research and is certified by the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) as a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC).  He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Cambridge College, a Masters of Business Administration from American Military University, and is currently working towards a Master of Science in Sports and Health Sciences from American Military University.  Mr. Potter's current research interests include: thermo-physiology and thermoregulatory modeling; estimating metabolic cost over complex terrain; exercise dosimetry for early detection of overuse injuries; and finite element analysis for individualized thermoregulation modeling.

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2014-05-17

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Carter, J. G., Potter, A. W., & Brooks, K. A. (2014). Overtraining Syndrome: Causes, Consequences, and Methods for Prevention. Journal of Sport and Human Performance, 2(1). https://doi.org/10.12922/jshp.0031.2014