Principle of Progressive Overload
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The body can adapt to increased physical activity, increasing fitness
=> Increase one of frequency, intensity or time in FITT by <10% per weekAnt. principle of reversibility
"no pain, no gain" = too much overload
[!example]+
Apply to swimming twice a week at moderate intensity for 30min per session to improve cardiorespiratory endurance:
- thrice a week
- Mid-high intensity or interval training
- 35-40min per session
Ajitani Hifumi