Principles of Physical
Training
The goal of any training program is to improve performance. You are unique in
terms of your excellent physical condition and your dedication to further enhancing your
fitness. The four principles that apply to all physical training programs are discussed next.
bring about various training adaptations. Once the body has adapted to the higher level of
exercise it will function more effectively and efficiently. The overload can be obtained
by manipulating various combinations of exercise frequency, intensity, duration and
type of exercise. Increasing intensity, duration and frequency can be helpful for running,
cycling or swimming, and increasing resistance and repetitions can improve strength
training.
Training
The goal of any training program is to improve performance. You are unique in
terms of your excellent physical condition and your dedication to further enhancing your
fitness. The four principles that apply to all physical training programs are discussed next.
Overload
According to this principle, exercise must be done at a higher level than usual tobring about various training adaptations. Once the body has adapted to the higher level of
exercise it will function more effectively and efficiently. The overload can be obtained
by manipulating various combinations of exercise frequency, intensity, duration and
type of exercise. Increasing intensity, duration and frequency can be helpful for running,
cycling or swimming, and increasing resistance and repetitions can improve strength
training.