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.

Training…

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