Progressive Overload

Question 1

What is the acronym to remember the parts of progressive overload

Answer 1

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Question 2

Define progressive overload

Answer 2

Gradually making training harder in order make fitness gains and avoid injury

Question 3

How can frequency enhance PO

Answer 3

More sessions a week

Question 4

How can intensity enhance PO (2 things)

Answer 4

Run faster

Lift more weight

Question 5

How can time enhance PO

Answer 5

Run or train for longer

Question 6

How can type of training enhance PO

Answer 6

The closer the training matches the required activity the better the performance

Question 7

Define specificity

Answer 7

Matching the training to particular requirements of an activity

Question 8

Define individual needs

Answer 8

Matching training to the requirements of an individual person

Question 9

Define overtraining

Answer 9

To much training is occurring and can cause injury

Question 10

Define reversability

Answer 10

Adaptations to training will be lost 4 X quicker than gained as a result of stopping training

Question 11

Name the 3 factors that contribute to progressive overload

Answer 11

1. Too high of a workload
2. Inadequate rest between sessions
3. Training for too long