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Revista Portuguesa de Ciências do Desporto
Print version ISSN 1645-0523
Abstract
SILVA, Adelino S. R.; SANTHIAGO, Vanessa and GOBATTO, Cláudio A.. Understanding overtraining in sports: from definition to treatment. Rev. Port. Cien. Desp. [online]. 2006, vol.6, n.2, pp.229-238. ISSN 1645-0523.
The main aim of a training program in the high level sport is to enhance performance. Athletes can present overtraining (OT) if an inadequate training periodisation occurs. Overtraining can be defined as a neuroendocrine disturb in hypothalamic-pituitary axis resulting from an unbalance between training and recovery. The aim of this review is to deepen the knowledge about overtraining factors, bringing actual scientific data to help coaches and athletes to deal with this problem, and overcome it.
Keywords : sport; training; overtraining.