The Claim
Athletes with overtraining syndrome exhibit higher fatigue, tension, depression, and confusion scores, and lower vigor scores on the Profile of Mood States (POMS) questionnaire compared to healthy athletes, indicating that psychological assessment using POMS may assist in the identification of overtraining syndrome.
What the research says
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Athletes who are overtrained tend to feel more tired, stressed, sad, or confused—and less energetic—than healthy athletes. Tracking these feelings might help spot overtraining.
See the scientific wording
Elevated fatigue, tension, depression, and confusion scores, along with reduced vigor on the Profile of Mood States (POMS) questionnaire, have been reported in athletes with overtraining syndrome compared to healthy athletes, suggesting psychological assessment may support OTS identification.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Diagnosing Overtraining Syndrome: A Scoping Review
The study says that mood and psychological tests can help spot overtraining in athletes, which matches the idea that things like fatigue and mood changes are warning signs.
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