Overtraining Syndrome in Athletes: A Comprehensive Review and Novel Perspectives

Front Matter ....Pages i-xxiv
 Introduction, Historical Perspective, and Basic Concepts on Overtraining Syndrome  (Flavio Cadegiani)....Pages 1-7
 Classical Understanding of Overtraining Syndrome  (Flavio Cadegiani)....Pages 9-23
 Methodological Challenges and Limitations of the Research on Overtraining Syndrome  (Flavio Cadegiani)....Pages 25-33
 New Findings on Overtraining Syndrome  (Flavio Cadegiani)....Pages 35-65
 Clinical, Metabolic, and Biochemical Behaviors in Overtraining Syndrome and Overall Athletes  (Flavio Cadegiani)....Pages 67-107
 New Understanding, Concepts, and Special Topics on Overtraining Syndrome  (Flavio Cadegiani)....Pages 109-129
 The Underappreciated Athlete: Overtraining Syndrome in Resistance Training, High-Intensity Functional Training (HIFT), and Female Athletes  (Flavio Cadegiani)....Pages 131-154
 Recovery from Overtraining Syndrome: Learnings from the EROS-Longitudinal Study  (Flavio Cadegiani)....Pages 155-166
 Female Athlete Triad (TRIAD), Relative Energy Deficiency of the Sport (RED-S), and Burnout Syndrome of the Athlete (BSA): Concepts, Similarities, and Differences from Overtraining Syndrome (OTS)  (Flavio Cadegiani)....Pages 167-176
 Special Topics on Overtraining Syndrome (OTS)/Paradoxical Deconditioning Syndrome (PDS)  (Flavio Cadegiani)....Pages 177-187
 Practical Approach to the Athlete Suspected or at High Risk for OTS  (Flavio Cadegiani)....Pages 189-223
 Research and Future Perspectives on Overtraining Syndrome  (Flavio Cadegiani)....Pages 225-230
 Clinical Hormonal Guidelines for the Research of the Endocrinology in Sports and Athletes: Beyond Overtraining Syndrome  (Flavio Cadegiani)....Pages 231-298
 Endocrinology of Physical Activity and Sport in Practice: How to Research? Models for the Chronology and Tests of Studies on Athletes  (Flavio Cadegiani)....Pages 299-318
 Novel Insights in Overtraining Syndrome: Summary and Conclusions  (Flavio Cadegiani)....Pages 319-327
Back Matter ....Pages 329-333