Overtraining Syndrome: Why Training too Hard, too Long, Doesn't Work

Phys Sportsmed. 2003 Jun;31(6):47-8. doi: 10.3810/psm.2003.06.415.

Abstract

You've been feeling exhausted, achy, edgy, and burned out. Worse yet, your personal relationships are suffering and you're stressed over so many demands on your time. On top of that, your athletic performance has "hit the wall," and you just can't seem to do any better. What's wrong?