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8 Must-Know Principles of ExerciseDuring the past few years there has been a growing trend and interest in recreational activities and sports. As scientific knowledge and understanding of the importance of exercise on the human body is expanding, more and more people are engaging in sports and activities. The goals of exercise are widely different among individuals. Whether the goal is to lose weight or enhance performance at a specific sport, there are 8 exercise PRINCIPLES that should be followed to reach the goal. 1 – Principle of PROGRESSIVE OVERLOAD 2 – Principle of INDIVIDUALIZATION 3 – Principle of REGULARITY 4 – Principle of SPECIFICITY 5 – Principle of REVERSIBILITY 6 – Principle of VARIATION & ADAPTATION 7 – Principle of REST & RECOVERY 8 – Principle of PERIODIZATION1 – Principle of PROGRESSIVE OVERLOAD
2 – Principle of INDIVIDUALIZATION
3 – Principle of REGULARITY
4 – Principle of SPECIFICITY
5 – Principle of REVERSIBILITY
6 – Principle of VARIATION & ADAPTATION
7 – Principle of REST & RECOVERY
8 – Principle of PERIODIZATION
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Dr. Khoshroo is a chiropractor, certified Active Release Technique (A.R.T.) practitioner, and Graston Technique provider. He focuses on sports injuries, motor vehicle accident & whiplash injuries, custom orthotics, kinesio taping, rehab exercises, and pregnancy pain. In addition, Dr. Khoshroo has been the treating chiropractor for the UBC men’s varsity soccer team. Related PostsWhy is it important to follow the principles of exercise training eg principle of overload progression specificity individuality and reversibility )?The principles of specificity, progression, overload, adaptation, and reversibility are why practicing frequently and consistently are so important if you want to improve your performance. Missed sessions cannot really be made up within the context of a single season. They are lost opportunities for improvement.
Why do we need to learn and follow the principles of training exercise?Understanding exercise principles allows trainers to monitor the stress (exercise load) placed upon their client in order to make the training safe and effective, helping the client to achieve their goals.
Why is it important to use the overload principle?The overload principle is a crucial, foundational idea in fitness. If you don't overload the body, you will never see gains in muscle strength, endurance, and size or aerobic fitness. Over-stress the body and you will over-train and see a decline in performance or even get injured.
Why is it important to follow the principle of progression in working out?It's important to regularly make headway on your strength goals by following the principles of progression and overload. If you stagnate at a set weight, eventually, your muscles won't break down and build back up stronger—they'll simply maintain their strength.
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