Training Principles Flashcards
1
Q
What is specificity?
A
A training program suited to the needs of the athlete
2
Q
What is progressive overload?
A
A training program that gets progressively harder
3
Q
What is the acronym FITT
A
Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type
4
Q
What is reversibility?
A
The concept that if you stop exercising you will lose your progress. (use it or lose it)
5
Q
Why is rest and recovery important?
A
Allows the athlete to repair the micro-damage caused by exercising
