FiTour training concepts and terms
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Periodization ✔✔A specific period of time(weeks, months, years)over which the frequency ,
volume, and intensity of training are systematically varied to avoid over-training and
tonpromote continued progress
Plyometrics ✔✔A method of resistance training that emphasizes the stretching of the muscle
prior to the contraction.
Power ✔✔The ability to exert muscular Strength quickly. Force x speed = power
Progressive Overload principal ✔✔Introducing overloads in a systematic manner
Rest ✔✔One must plan days of rest to yield an improvement in one's overall performance
Active Rest ✔✔Days that consist of fun light activities different from one's normal workout
program
Passive Rest ✔✔Says that consist of doing no activity
Reversibility ✔✔A marked decrease in Endurance, muscular Strength and flexibility with the
Cessation of exercise
Muscular Strength reduces ✔✔After 72 hours of cessation
questions and answers
Periodization ✔✔A specific period of time(weeks, months, years)over which the frequency ,
volume, and intensity of training are systematically varied to avoid over-training and
tonpromote continued progress
Plyometrics ✔✔A method of resistance training that emphasizes the stretching of the muscle
prior to the contraction.
Power ✔✔The ability to exert muscular Strength quickly. Force x speed = power
Progressive Overload principal ✔✔Introducing overloads in a systematic manner
Rest ✔✔One must plan days of rest to yield an improvement in one's overall performance
Active Rest ✔✔Days that consist of fun light activities different from one's normal workout
program
Passive Rest ✔✔Says that consist of doing no activity
Reversibility ✔✔A marked decrease in Endurance, muscular Strength and flexibility with the
Cessation of exercise
Muscular Strength reduces ✔✔After 72 hours of cessation
