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Rune Kjøsen Talsnes, PhD | EP#427

That Triathlon Show

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Monitoring Blood Markers for Overtraining in Athletes

The chapter discusses the use of blood markers to detect overtraining in athletes, highlighting the lack of a definitive test despite available markers. Specific studies and protocols, such as measuring testosterone and cortisol ratios, are mentioned to stress the importance of monitoring these markers. Various tests and markers used to diagnose overtraining syndrome in endurance athletes are explored, emphasizing the relevance of including specific markers like testosterone, cortisol, cholesterol, and thyroid hormones.

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