Treating Overtraining Syndrome

Now, overtraining is a slightly different issue.

The best way this can be described is almost like flu. You might get cold-like symptoms, then start to feel incredibly tired, sore, stressed out and almost depressed.

The best cure for overtraining syndrome is to avoid it in the first place. When you feel the onset of these symptoms, implement the treatment strategies for over reaching syndrome.

That’s easier said than done though, and it’s tempting to push through the pain, even though you know better.

So if overtraining does strike with full force, what can you do?

Bed

Yep, go to bed. To be honest, if you are truly suffering from overtraining, you won’t be able to do anything else anyway, so we’ll take this one as a given. In fact, if you’re still up and about, going through your daily routine, just refer back to the cures for over reaching – they’ll see you right.

See the Doc

When suffering from overtraining, you may be slightly malnourished, have nutritional deficiencies, and your hormone levels can be out of whack. Get an appointment with your Doctor and ask for him or her to do an assessment and have a blood test done.

Eat

This goes for over reaching too, but eating is one of the best things you can do for recovery. Food is your fuel, and to get better you need more energy.

This can be difficult to decide exactly how to go with your nutrition though.

On the one hand, you want the best quality nutrients possible, to give your body natural sources of energy, which would make meat, oily fish, full-fat dairy products, fruits and vegetables your best choice.

However, you also need lots of calories, and there’s a certain aspect of eating to improve your mentality as well as your physical state. Let’s face it, a bowl of broccoli may be super high in antioxidants, but it’s going to be hard to get enough calories from fresh veggies, and when you’re feeling ill, even your favorite vegetables and lean meats aren't as satisfying as a big bowl of ice cream or extra large meat feast pizza with double cheese.

Therefore, a mixed approach to nutrition is best. Aim to get your fresh, nutrient-dense foods in, but eat some junk too. This gives the perfect balance of proteins, healthy fats and antioxidants, but ensures you get plenty of calories too.

Rest