principles of training

• what is moderation

  ensuring that training loads and intensities are balanced to avoid overtraining
• key points of moderation

  importance of rest and recovery

  balancing training intensity to prevent fatigue and injury
• example of moderation

  scheduling rest days or low intensity sessions after high intensity workouts
• what is reversibility

  loss of fitness when training stops or decreases
• key points of reversibility

  fitness levels can decline significantly during periods of inactivity

  importance of maintaining a minimal level of training
• example of reversibility

  an athlete experiencing muscle atrophy after an injury or during an off season
• what is specificity

  training must be relevant to the specific sport or activity
• key points of specificity

  targets specific energy systems, muscle groups and skills

  helps athletes achieve specific performance goals
• example of specificity

  a sprinter focusing on speed training rather than endurance training
• what is variance

  incorporating different types of training and activities
• key points of variance

  keeps training interesting and engaging

  reduces risk of overuse injuries

  helps develop a wider range of skills
• example of variance

  football player integrating swimming, cycling and strength training into their routine
• what is overload

  placing greater demands on the body than it’s used to
• key points of overload

  leads to physiological adaptations (improved strength, endurance)
• methods of overload

  intensity

  type

  frequency

  time
• example of overload

  increasing running distance or intensity in workouts
• what is progression

  gradually increasing the demands placed on the body
• key points of progression

  essential for continuous improvement

  prevents plateaus in performance
• example of progression

  increasing weights in resistance training over time