Overtraining from a sports psychiatry perspective

Overtraining is characterized by a mismatch between exerted strain and exercise tolerance. generally not sufficiently feared nor enough attention paid to its prevention. As result, the first warning signals symptoms are often either perceived too late or there delay in correct interpretation of signs. This leads negative consequences over months, which, turn, can lead more frequent injuries as well Depression. Due increasing professionalism density competition competitive sports, overtraining occurs frequently athletes left with shorter period time recover. In order treat overtraining, it necessary identify syndrome. Symptoms disregarded trainers attempt compensate for poor performance excessive training. vicious cycle significant reduction overall athlete consequence. Psychological parameters also be signs non-func-tional overload. Examples include restlessness, irritability, emotional instability, recurring states fear, emerging indifference reduced motivation. However, disturbed cognitive processes an impairment central elements movement control occur. part sports psychiatric support, conspicuous psychological recorded contextualised. The Synergetic Navigation System (SNS) available systematic recording corresponding process management. used instrument load, training prevent non-functional overload overtraining. It suitable promoting preventing stabilizing structure. Key Words: Mental Health Symptoms, Disorders, Injury Prevention, Exercise Intolerance,