The principles of training and overload

In the 5 principles of SPORT, what is 'S'?

• Sporty

• Specificity

• Stretches

• Sprinting

In the 5 principles of SPORT, what is 'P' and 'O'?

The gradual loss of fitness from stopping training, this could be in the off-season, or due to illness or injury.

• Overload

• Specificity

• Progression

• Reversibility

Progressive overload can be achieved by an increase in:

• Frequency

• Intensity

• Duration

• Rest and recovery

What does FITT stand for?

• Frequency

• Time

• Type

• Intensity

• Training

The number of times you exercise each week

• Frequency

• Frequent

• Time

• Training schedule

How hard the exercise is.

• Overload

• Type

• Difficulty

• Intensity

How long each session lasts.

• Progression

• Type

• Time

• Frequency

Training at an appropriate intensity and gradually increasing the amount of stress placed on the body

• Intensity

• Progressive overload

• Type

• Adaptation

Athletes need variety in their training to prevent boredom but also some types of overuse injuries such as strains or even stress fractures

• Intensity

• Specificity

• Adaptation

• Tedium