Exercise Program Design Flashcards
States that the body must work harder than what it is used to in order for it to adapt.
Principle of overload
States that the body should experience a gradual increase in workload.
Principle of Progression
States that the body will adapt specifically to the workload it experienced
Principle of Specificity
States that no two persons are the same and their rate of adaption to the same workload differs.
Principle of Individuality
The adaptations that take place as a result of training are all reversible
Principle of Reversibility
is something that can be achieved in 6 to 8 weeks
short-term goal
Is something that can be achieved in 6 months or more
Long-term goal
It is important that goals are attainable in the given period
Set realistic goals
Write a goal for each fitness component instead of writing a general one
Write specific goals
Is a concrete commitment. Visual reminder of the goals you have identified and it strengthens your resolve to keep your exercise program.
Write a fitness contract
Meaning of FITT
Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type
Refers to how many times a week you do cardio and strength training workouts. How often
Frequency
Is the amount of physical power that the body uses when performing an activity. How hard.
Intensity
Duration of exercise. How long.
Time
Refers to what level of exercise you are doing. What Activity?
Type