Training Principles

What does the training principle of overload mean?

• •You must gradually reduce the amount of training over time
• •You must rest more than you exercise
• •You must train the exact movements used in your sport
• ✓You must work harder than normal to force the body to improve

What is continuous training?

• •Alternating between hard bursts and rest periods
• ✓Exercising at a steady pace without rest for an extended period
• •Moving between different exercises at stations
• •Stretching muscles before and after exercise

What does the principle of progression mean in training?

• ✓Gradually increase the difficulty of training over time to keep improving
• •Keep the training load the same so the body gets used to it
• •Start training at a very high intensity from day one
• •Train as hard as possible every single session

Which component of fitness does continuous training improve most?

• •Agility and balance
• ✓Cardiovascular endurance
• •Muscular strength
• •Power and speed

What does the principle of specificity mean?

• •Always rest for the same amount of time between sessions
• •Focus all training on the weakest area of fitness
• ✓Train the muscles and skills that you actually use in your sport
• •Train with the same intensity every session

What is circuit training?

• ✓A series of different exercises performed at separate stations, one after another
• •Performing short sprints with full recovery periods in between each effort
• •Running continuously at a steady pace to improve cardiovascular fitness
• •Working with a partner to perform static stretches at the end of a session