Question

Apply the principles of training to personal fitness goals. Your friend wants to improve his cardiorespiratory fitness by jogging every other day. Describe specific ways he can apply the principles of progression, overload and tedium to improve his jogging workout.

Answer 1

He can progress by Jump-roping, running(same as Jogging almost), swimming and bicycling, Aerobic's and Aerobic Dance, and At-Home exercises.

Answer 2

Answer:

The principle of progression refers to the training principle used to increase the physical demand in certain period of time. It's to constantly increase the frequency and intensity of the exercise. In this case, if the friend is gonna jog everyday and he wants to improve the cardiorespiratory fitness, he must apply the principle of progression by increasing periodically the time of jogging during the wee. He can start with 20 minutes on Mondays, and increase 10 minutes per day, with this progression he will constantly improve, reaching new limits.

On the other hand, the principle of overload refers to constantly workout until achieve the objective. In this case, the friend could apply by setting a limit rhythm per day. So, three days per week he will jog faster than other two days, while applying the principle of progression also.

Lastly, the principle of tedium refers to the variety of exercises the athlete should perform to avoid boredom. So, the friend wants to improve his cardiorespiratory system, so he can jog, but also, he can also run, swim, go hiking or climbing, this way he will have variety.

This training will:

• Increase level of stamina and energy.
• Control blood pressure.
• Burn extra calories.
• Improve blood lipid profile.