You have an important exam next week and are very worried about it. what should you do to ease the stress? study all day and night so you can focus all your energy on the exam. engage in other activities besides studying to distract you from the exam. spend less time on optional activities and study for a while each day. nextreset

these are common warning signs of overtraining syndrome:

washed-out feeling, tired, drained, lack of energy

mild leg soreness, general aches, and pains

pain in muscles and joints

sudden drop in performance

insomnia

headaches

decreased immunity (increased number of colds, and sore throats)

decrease in training capacity/intensity

moodiness and irritability

depression

loss of enthusiasm for the sport

decreased appetite

increased incidence of injuries.

a compulsive need to exercise