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Topic: Body - December 15 2023
Drawing the Line on Overtraining

Finding balance as women athletes is crucial. With intense competition schedules and hefty goals, it’s easy to overwork our bodies and not even know it. We spoke with VIS Expert and sports psychologist Jess SIlverman about the dangers of excess physical activity, and the telltale signs that we might be overtraining.

By Sloane Morra

VIS Creator

& Jess Silverman

VIS Expert

Topic: Body

December 15 2023

OVERTRAIN FEED
A “no-days off” mentality is ingrained in athletes from an early age, but is that mindset really good for us? We interviewed VIS Expert and sports psychologist, Jess Silverman, to learn the signs of overtraining, and how to break the habit.    What is Overtraining?  Overtraining, as defined by Silverman, is “the tendency for individuals to engage in excess physical activity and ignore internal bodily sensations that indicate the body needs rest or less intensity.” This...
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