Influences of increased training volume on exercise performance, physiological and psychological parameters

The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of excessive training on exercise performance and physiological and psychological parameters. Eight physically active males (age, mean±standard deviation [SD]: 23±3 years) completed 3 weeks of an intervention program consisting of normal (N), intensified (IT), and recovery (R) training phases (7 days for each phase). Physiological and psychological parameters were measured at rest before the intervention (Pre), and every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday (day 1, day 3, day 6, respectively), and exercise performance tests were performed before the intervention (Pre) and every Saturday (day 6) during the intervention period. The estimated energy expenditure during a training session revealed a more than two-fold increase from the N phase to the IT phase. During the IT phase, augmented training volume significantly affected the POMS (fatigue) and motivation towards training (P