Principles of Training Flashcards
What are the principles of training?
Frequency
Intensity
Time
Type
How frequently should someone train?
Depends on what you wish to achieve
NICE suggests 30 minutes of moderate exercise 5x per week to maintain health
To become an intermediate or elite competitor in a sport training will be done much more frequently
Training is best done regularly, rather than at random intervals
How can intensity be measured?
Intensity can be measured through heart rate which increases the harder you work
How long should each training session last?
Varies depending on intensity and type
What is reversibility in training?
Most adaptations resulting from training are reversible
Training loads reduced or training stopped
Avoid long periods of inactivity
Lack of exercise causes atrophy
What is speed?
The quickness with which one can move from one point to another
What is stamina?
The capacity of the muscle or group of muscles to work continuously
What is suppleness?
The range of movement at the joint
What is skill?
Proficiency, facility, or dexterity that is acquired or developed through training or experience
What is specificity in training?
Do specific types of activity to improve specific parts of the body is specific ways
