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HMS, BM EQ-Bank 274 MC

A cross-country runner wants to improve their aerobic capacity. Which frequency component of the FITT principle is most appropriate for their training program?

  1. Training once per week with high intensity
  2. Training twice per week with moderate intensity
  3. Training 4-5 times per week with moderate-high intensity
  4. Training daily with maximum intensity
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Consider Option C: Training 4-5 times per week with moderate-high intensity

  • Provides sufficient frequency for aerobic adaptations while allowing adequate recovery.

Other Options:

  • A is incorrect: Once weekly is insufficient frequency to develop aerobic capacity regardless of intensity.
  • B is incorrect: Twice weekly is below the minimum frequency needed for optimal aerobic development.
  • D is incorrect: Daily maximum intensity training would not allow sufficient recovery and could lead to overtraining.