The usual and greatest miss conception of training is the “no pain no gain” principle. However, studies will show that this philosophy is not entirely sound. All training should be grounded on physiology. Hence, here are 5 general principals of training
- Overload Principal
- The body or the specific muscle group must be stressed to improve its functional capacity
- Principle of progression
- Overload must be increased progressively over the course of the fitness program
- Principle of specificity
- The effectiveness of training done must be specific to the muscles involved in the intended activity
- Principle of recuperation
- There is a requirement for rest periods between training sessions
- Rest period can range between 1 day to 1 week depending on the intensity and volume of exercise
- Plainly “feeling better” does not equate to being fully recovered
- Principle of reversibility
- Loss of physical fitness will happen when there is a lack of physical activity
- Levels of aerobic enzymes critical for activity are adjusted by the body every 4 days