The FITT Principle & Reversibility 0.0 / 5 ? Physical EducationFitness & trainingGCSEEdexcel Created by: Lucy SCreated on: 08-04-13 20:36 Frequency How OFTEN you train. It should be gradually increased. For example: Once a fortnight --> Once a week --> Twice a week. Training more often can lead to improved performance. 1 of 5 Intensity How HARD you train. It should be gradually increased. For example: 1 set of 5 repetitions of a 5kg weight --> 2 sets of 5 repetitions of a 5kg weight --> 2 sets of 5 repetitions of a 10kg weight. Training harder can lead to improved performance. 2 of 5 Time How LONG you train. It should be gradually increased. For example: 20 minute session --> 25 minute session --> 30 minute session. Training for longer can lead to improved performance. 3 of 5 Type WHAT EXERCISES you should do. The closer the match between the type of training & the acitvity, the better the improvement in performance. 4 of 5 Reversibility Any adaptation that takes place as a consequence of training will be reversed when you stop training. It takes longer to gain fitness than to lose fitness. 5 of 5
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