Principles of training

• Specificity


  Specific training to one’s needs
• Progress overload


  Make training gradually harder so body gradually improves
• Adaptation

  Body changes in response to training
• Reversibility


  Body will reverse back if training is stopped for prolonged time
• Variation


  Training needs to be varied to avoid boredom
• Individual needs 


  Training needs to meet individuals needs
• Rest and recovery (R&R)


  Allows changes to take place, and avoids injuries due to tiredness