PT - Principle of Overload Lesson
Principle of Overload
Introduction
Principle of Overload
The most basic law of physical activity is the principle of overload which states that the only way to produce fitness and health benefits through physical activity is to require your body to do more than it normally does. Increased demand on your body- overload – forces it to adapt. You will learn about the principle of overload in this microlesson, and how it can help you with your workouts.
Explore
Read the article below about the principle of overloading:
"Overload in Strength Training - Get Stronger by Overloading" Links to an external site.
Watch the following presentation on the Principle of Overload.
Challenge
Work through the object below to see if you can identify the parts of Principle of Overload.
Pushing Your Limits
The Principle of Overload states that the only way to produce fitness and health benefits is by making your body do more than it normally does. The amount of overload will vary because of individual differences in flexibility, cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and muscular endurance. In the next microlessons, you will learn about the Principle of Progression and the Principle of Specificity, and how these Principles can help you improve your overall fitness and health.
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