Fatigue management in the preparation of Olympic athletes.
Fatigue is often a consequence of physical training and the effective management of fatigue by the coach and athlete is essential in optimizing adaptation and performance. In this paper, we explore a range of practical and contemporary methods of fatigue management for Olympic athletes. We assesses the scientific merit of methods for monitoring fatigue, including self-assessment of training load, self-scored questionnaires, and the usefulness of saliva and blood diagnostic markers for indicating fatigued and under-recovered athletes, effective nutrition and hydration strategies for optimizing recovery and short-term recovery methods. We conclude that well-accepted methods such as sufficient nutrition, hydration, and rest appear to be the most effective strategies for optimizing recovery in Olympic athletes.
Robson-Ansley
Paula J
PJ
School of Psychology and Sport Sciences, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8ST, UK. paula.ansley@unn.ac.uk
Gleeson
Michael
M
Ansley
Les
L
D000222:Adaptation, Physiological; D004326:Drinking; D015444:Exercise / Q000502:physiology*; D005221:Fatigue / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D044623:Nutrition Therapy; D010807:Physical Endurance; D013177:Sports / Q000193:education / Q000502:physiology*; D013312:Stress, Physiological