Principles of Training

• Specificity:

  • Can make it specific to:
  • A sport
  • Position in a sport
  • A certain event in a sport (1500m)
  • Energy system (aerobic / anaerobic)
  • Muscle group
  • The individual (different to elite and beginner performers)
• Progressive Overload:

  • Stressing the body to cause adaptations to take place
  • Must be gradual and steady
• FITT (Progressive overload):

  • Frequency - More often
  • Intensity - Percentage of HR max or 1 rep max
  • Time - Train for longer, more reps, more sets and recovery time
  • Type - Variety of training types
• Reversibility:

  • Deadaptation of the muscles
  • Can happen due to:
  • Motivational Issues
  • Injury
  • Important to avoid overuse and boredom
• Tedium:

  • Demotivation due to lack of variety or monotony