Across
- 1. The category or kind of exercise you're performing, such as cardio, strength training, or flexibility work
- 4. The principle that states you must work beyond your normal limits to improve fitness. This creates the stress that leads to adaptation
- 5. The duration of each training session or how long you exercise for. Could range from 30 minutes for beginners to several hours for elite athletes
- 7. How hard you work during your training session. Can be measured through heart rate, RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion), or resistance levels
- 9. The 'use it or lose it' principle - when you stop training, your fitness levels will gradually decrease and return to their starting point
Down
- 2. The gradual increase of training demands over time to continue improving. This prevents plateaus and allows safe advancement
- 3. Refers to how many times per week you train or exercise. Beginners might start with 2-3 sessions while advanced athletes might train 6 times per week
- 6. Training must be relevant and appropriate to the sport or activity you want to improve. For example, a swimmer should spend most of their time in the pool
- 8. The principle that addresses mental boredom in training. Variety in exercises and routines helps prevent this and maintains motivation