chapter 6 - training for fitness
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Chapter 6 - Training for Fitness
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Overload
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Overload…when increased demands are
made upon the body - this increased stress causes the body to adapt or adjust thus improving
physical condition.
Specificity
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Specificity…refers to the fact that
improvements in the various fitness areas require specific kinds
of activity.
Frequency
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The number of times per day or week that an activity is performed.
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Training
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Plateau…
Your performance shows no improvement for a period of time.
Intensity
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refers to the difficulty of an exercise.
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Progression
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The gradual increase in exercise or activity over a period of time.
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Time (duration)
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refers to the length of each training session.
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Cross-training
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combining two or more types of exercise in one workout or using different exercises alternately in
successive workouts.
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Overtraining
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participating in any physical activity at very high intensity levels or for unusually long periods of time or without adequate recovery time.
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Training
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a program that includes an exercise prescription that specifies how the
principles of training will be applied to bring about the desired outcomes.
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