Knowledge & Comprehension

A. What is the first important step in the training process?

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   B. Briefly explain with the use of an example, the principle of “training specificity”.
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C. As important as all of the other components of your training program may be, the only way that
you’re going to progress, improve and achieve your training goals is by doing what?

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   D. Why do most people fail with their initial training attempts? What action can you take to ensure
   your training progress and success?
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   E. To successfully build upon your initial gains, you should gradually increase the frequency (number
   of sessions each week) of your workouts, progressively building to the point where you’re training
   aerobically nearly every day and/or strength training three or four times per week. Once this has
   been accomplished, what changes to your training routine should you make in an effort to
   effectively promote further development?
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   F. Once consistency, increased frequency, duration and a sound training foundation have been
   achieved, what modification(s) should you make to y

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