Over-Training

Question 1

How can over-training affect a patient?

Answer 1

• Reduce compliance and adherence to the exercise regimen.
• Reduce intensity of effort (Due to local muscle, or total-body fatigue or psychological responses).
• Negative effects on immune system.
• Increase their symptoms.
• More likely when patients are given insufficient education with their exercise programmes.
• Associated with a ‘no pain, no gain’ mentality.