High training intensities in college athletes correlate with significant physical and mental exhaustion and a 50% incidence of chronic injury, highlighting the need for periodization and rest.
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High training intensity was associated with exhaustion and chronic injury in athletes; leaves open whether periodization reduces risk in prospective trials.
Vetter et al. (2010) studied this question.
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