overtrain

/ɔvərˈtreɪn/

Definitions

1. verb

to train or exercise excessively, often leading to physical or mental exhaustion

“The athlete had been overtraining for months and eventually suffered a severe injury.”

2. noun

the state of being overtrained

“After several weeks of overtraining, John’s body began to show signs of fatigue.”

Synonyms

  • overexert
  • overfatigue
  • overwork

Antonyms

  • rest
  • undertrain
  • underwork