Exam 2: General Principles of Exercise for Health and Fitness

All of the following are major components of the exercise prescription that define the workout except

Physical fitness can be lost due to inactivity; this outcome is described by the ________ principle.

The principle of progression is an extension of the overload principle.

Explain the difference between exercise training to improve sport performance and exercising for health benefits.

All exercise programs should be individualized. Therefore, an exercise prescription should consider the individual's age and

A period of rest between training sessions is essential to achieve optimal physical fitness.

An exercise routine designed to sustain a certain fitness level is called a(n)