Grandaddy Laws

Question 0

Overcompensation Principle

Answer 0

Muscle fiber grow in size and strength in response to training. (There is no short-cut.)

Question 1

Principle of individual differences

Answer 1

Every individual is unique. They have unique physiology and psychology and therefore one-size-fits-all fitness advice does not truly fit.

Question 2

Overload Principle

Answer 2

In order to gain in strength, muscle size or endurance from any training, you must exercise against a resistance greater than that “normally” encountered.

Question 3

SAID Principle

Answer 3

Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demands
You must train for your goal. (Running is not going to make you a better swimmer. Lifting for endurance won’t make you able to lift a very heavy weight.)

Question 4

Use/Disuse Principle

Answer 4

You must keep using your muscles to maintain what you have gained. Use it or lose it.

Question 5

Specific Principle

Answer 5

You must move from general training to specific training.

Question 6

GAS Principle

Answer 6

General Adaptive Syndrome

1) alarm/stress, 2) resistance/muscles adapt to weight, 3) exhaustion/rest is necessary