One difference between over-reaching and overtraining is that _____.
a. over-reaching is a syndrome commonly seen in athletes involving prolonged periods of fatigue whereas overtraining is a temporary condition of mental stress that may impair performance
b. overtraining may be a planned phase of high-intensity exercise common to elite athletes whereas over-reaching involves a similar phase in novice athletes
c. over-reaching involves poor nutrition and high-intensity exercise whereas overtraining only involves high-intensity exercise and normal nutritional practices
d. overtraining involves a syndrome of prolonged fatigue in athletes whereas over-reaching may be planned, short-term training phase of high-intensity exercise followed by short-term recovery
Answer: d. overtraining involves a syndrome of prolonged fatigue in athletes whereas over-reaching may be planned, short-term training phase of high-intensity exercise followed by short-term recovery