What Happens to Muscle Tissue During Overtraining?
Overtraining can lead to muscle fatigue, characterized by a decline in muscle performance. Histologically, this is often marked by changes in muscle fibers, including an increase in oxidative stress and the presence of inflammatory cells. The muscle fibers may show signs of microtears and degeneration, particularly in the Type II muscle fibers which are more susceptible to damage from high-intensity workouts.
