FITT and SPORTVAIR Principles of Training

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FITT Principles of Training: Frequency

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Refers to how often a person trains (e.g., the number of sessions per week).

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FITT Principles of Training: Intensity

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Refers to how hard a person trains during each session (e.g., low, moderate, or high intensity based on heart rate or effort).

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FITT Principles of Training: Time

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Refers to the duration of each training session or exercise (e.g., 30 minutes, 1 hour).

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FITT Principles of Training: Type

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Refers to the kind of exercise or training (e.g., aerobic, strength, flexibility exercises).

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SPORTVAIR Principles of Training: Specificity

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Training should be relevant and appropriate to the sport or fitness goal. For example, a sprinter would focus on explosive speed.

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SPORTVAIR Principles of Training: Progression

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The training program should gradually increase in difficulty to allow continued improvement.

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SPORTVAIR Principles of Training: Overload

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Refers to the need to increase the training load to continue making gains.

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Reversibility

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If training stops, fitness levels will decrease over time.

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Tedium

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Training should be varied to avoid boredom and ensure consistent motivation.

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Variation

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The training program should include different activities and exercises to maintain interest and avoid plateaus.