Principals Of Training Flashcards
(6 cards)
Individual needs
Personal fitness needs based on age, gender and fitnessπͺ
Using someone elseβs programme will not work
Specificity
Specificity means matching training to the requirements of an activity.ππ₯βΎοΈβ½οΈπππ
(Every sport has its own specialist needs)
Progressive overload
Gradually increasing the amount of overload to improve fitnessποΈββοΈποΈββοΈποΈββοΈ
The FITT principle
Enables you to plan an exercise programme to get the most out of it as safely as possible. F=frequency(how often) ποΈββοΈ I=intensity(how hard)ποΈββοΈ T=time(how long)ποΈββοΈ T=type(what method) ποΈββοΈ
Overtraining
Occurs when you train beyond your bodyβs ability to recover
Hitting a good level of training is sometimes a delicate balance for athletes, but is important to get rightπͺπͺποΈββοΈποΈββοΈ
Reverse ability
Means gradually losing fitness instead of progressing it or remaining at the current level
Some people keep their fitness longer than others β½οΈπππΎ