Research
Mixed
Rapid increases in training load (load intensification) and periods of accumulated high training load significantly increase the risk of injury and illness in athletes.
Monitor your training load closely. Avoid sudden spikes in intensity or volume. If you must increase load, do so gradually. Pay attention to fatigue markers; if you feel unusually fatigued, reduce the load to prevent injury.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
Athletes are at an increased risk of injury/illness at key stages in their training and competition, including periods of training load intensification and periods of accumulated training loads.
Why this rating
Based on 68 longitudinal studies, mostly prospective cohorts, with consistent findings across multiple sports.
Source
Training Load and Fatigue Marker Associations with Injury and Illness: A Systematic Review of Longitudinal Studies
Christopher M. Jones et al. · Sports Medicine · 2016
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