Question

2. You have been asked to `present on the foundational principles of conditioning program design to a group of dieticians who have studied exercise science in theory, but now seek ideas on how to apply their knowledge in practice. Draft 6-8 key talking points to illustrate scientific exercise programming principles and expand on each of the talking points you identify to clarify their application.

Answer 1

From my point of view ,

following are the foundational principles for conditioning programme-

1.The principle of overload-

The main thing is that we have to improve on our strength everyday. we should exercise on daily basis and increase more load of exercise , so as to improve endurability.In order for a muscle to increase strength, it must be gradually stressed by working against a load greater than our comfort level. To increase endurance, muscles must work for a longer period of time than they are accustomed to or at a higher intensity level.

2.The principle of adaptation

We should concentrate on high intensity workouts to get adaptation. the body becomes accustomed to exercising at a given level. This adaptation results in improved efficiency, less effort and less muscle breakdown at that level Workout for longer time to increase adaptation.

3.The principle of progression

First , you have to climb the first flight of stairs before you can exit the 20th floor and stare out over the landscape. You need to be able to maintain your body position and breathing pattern well enough to complete the distance. In order to swim , you also need to build your muscular endurance well enough to repeat the necessary motions enough times to finish the exercise/ swimming.

4. The principle of specificity

The principle of specificity is simple and it drives all the gains that one makes from a strength training program. It states that the body makes gains from exercise according to how the body exercises. This principle is important because applying it correctly will allow one to have a focused, efficient, effective program that will lead to the desired gains and will lead to specificity.

5.The principle of use/disuse

The Principle of Use/Disuse implies that when it comes to fitness, you can actually do "use it or lose it." This simply means that your muscles hypertrophy with use and atrophy .

6. The principle of reversibility

Your muscles will atrophy and the cellular adaptations like increased capillaries (blood flow to the muscles) and mitochondria density will reverse. You can slow down this rate of loss substantially by conducting a maintenance program of training during periods where life gets in the way.