Principles of Training Flashcards

1
Q

What does FITT stand for

A

Frequency (how often)
Intensity (how hard)
Time (how long)
Type (what method)

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2
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Reversibility

A

Gradually losing fitness instead of progressing or remaining at the current level

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3
Q

Overtraining

A

Training beyond your body’s ability to recover

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4
Q

Progressive overload

A

Gradually increasing the amount of work to improve fitness

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5
Q

Individual needs

A

Personal fitness based on health, age, fitness level or what sport they are training for

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6
Q

What is specificity

A

The particular requirements of an activity

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