Rest, Recovery, Overtraining, Reversibility Flashcards
1
Q
What is adaptation?
A
When your body reacts to its environment (e.g. a hard training session) by increasing its ability to cope. This only happens when you rest.
2
Q
What is the recovery period?
A
The period of time allocated to recovery.
3
Q
What is overtraining?
A
Training beyond your body’s ability to recover.
4
Q
What is reversibility?
A
Gradually losing fitness instead of progressing or remaining at the current level.
