Table 8.
The OTS-RISK score for the assessment of risk level for the development of overtraining syndrome.
| Risk factor | Range | Points (to be entered)∗∗ |
|---|---|---|
| (a) Score, with ranges and points | ||
| Calorie intake∗ | <32 kcal/kg/day | |
| Protein intake∗ | <1.6 g/kg/day | |
| Carbohydrate intake∗ | <5 g/kg/day | |
| Total POMS score (−32 to 120) | >19 | |
| POMS anger subscale (0–48) | >14 | |
| POMS confusion subscale (0–28) | >6 | |
| POMS depression subscale (0–60) | >7 | |
| POMS fatigue subscale (0–28) | >8 | |
| POMS tension subscale (0–36) >13 | >13 | |
| POMS vigour subscale (0–32) <18 | <18 | |
| Self-reported sleep quality (0–10) | <6 (≤5) | |
| Total | 0–11 | |
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| Score (points) | Interpretation | |
| (b) Interpretation of the results | ||
| 0-1 | Low risk of OTS | |
| 2–4 | Moderate risk of OTS | |
| 5-6 | High risk of OTS | |
| 7–11 | Imminent risk of OTS | |
OTS = overtraining syndrome; POMS = Profile of Mood States. ∗Using a 7-day dietary record. ∗∗Each parameter within the range is assigned 1 point.