reference from quiz Flashcards
most important concept in exercise
overload principle
the body adapts to the demand you impose on it
ex. lifting heavy weight you haven’t lifted before, physiological changes takes place to make it easier for you to do it next time
overload principle
F.I.T.T stands for frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type
frequency
intensity
time
type
how often an exercise is performed
frequency
amount of effort or work completed in a specific exercise
intensity
duration of the exercise session
time
refers to the kind of exercise performed
type
principle– exercise you do should be specific to your goals
specificity principle
principle– critical to achieve gains in fitness, the body “shut down” in order to protect itself from stress
Rest and recovery principle
fifth principle
“Use it or Lose it” principle
MFIT stands for
mode or type of exercise, frequency, and time, also called as FITT
2 modes of exercise
aerobic (movement exercise) and anaerobic (muscle development exercises)
