Contrast overloading to overtraining. What is one difference between these two concepts?

Question

Overloading is spontaneous; overtraining is carefully planned.


Overloading uses Newton’s first law; overtraining uses his second law.


Overloading allows no rest; overtraining allows some rest.


Overloading is likely helpful; overtraining is likely harmful.

Answer 1

The correct difference between overloading and overtraining is:

Overloading is likely helpful; overtraining is likely harmful.

Overloading refers to the intentional increase of stress on the body to promote adaptation and improve performance, while overtraining occurs when excessive training without adequate recovery leads to negative effects on performance and health.