noun phrase · neutral
overtraining syndrome
UK/ˌəʊvəˈtreɪnɪŋ ˈsɪndrəʊm/US/ˌoʊvərˈtreɪnɪŋ ˈsɪndroʊm/o·VER·train·ing SYN·drome
a condition where prolonged excessive training leads to decreased performance and fatigue
Examples
“Ignoring rest days can increase the risk of overtraining syndrome.”
“Symptoms of overtraining syndrome include persistent fatigue and loss of motivation.”
“Coaches monitor athletes closely to prevent overtraining syndrome.”
Band 8 sentence
“Proper periodisation of training and scheduled rest are essential strategies to avoid overtraining syndrome among competitive athletes.”
Collocations
- suffer from overtraining syndrome
- prevent overtraining syndrome
Word family
Common mistakes
overtrain syndrome→overtraining syndrome
I have overtraining→I am experiencing overtraining syndrome / I am overtrained
Say it for a higher band
5overuse injury→6overexertion→7+overtraining syndrome
Synonyms
overexertion
Easily confused
overexertion
“He collapsed from overexertion during the heatwave.”
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