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OVERCOMPENSATION [1 record]

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Record 1 2022-03-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Physical Education, Coaching and Sport Psychology
CONT

... there is another reason why rest is crucial for athletes. When [the] body has fully repaired itself from training, it doesn’t stop there. In order to prepare for stresses in the future, it will become a little stronger than before. This process is called overcompensation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éducation physique, entraînement des athlètes et psychologie du sport
DEF

Amélioration d'une qualité physique, motrice ou mentale à la suite d'une période de récupération.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Educación física, entrenamiento de atletas y psicología del deporte
DEF

Aumento del rendimiento conseguido después de una fase de esfuerzo elevado y tras un periodo de descanso.

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