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HMS, BM EQ-Bank 265 MC

A rugby player is designing a 6-week pre-season anaerobic training program based on the FITT principle. Which progression of the 'Time' component is most appropriate?

  1. Weeks 1-2: 15-20 minutes; Weeks 3-4: 20-25 minutes; Weeks 5-6: 25-30 minutes
  2. Weeks 1-2: 60 minutes; Weeks 3-4: 75 minutes; Weeks 5-6: 90 minutes
  3. Weeks 1-6: Consistent 45-minute sessions throughout
  4. Weeks 1-2: 30 minutes; Weeks 3-4: 20 minutes; Weeks 5-6: 10 minutes
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Consider Option A:  Weeks 1-2: 15-20 minutes; Weeks 3-4: 20-25 minutes; Weeks 5-6: 25-30 minutes

  • For anaerobic training, starting with 15-20 minutes and progressively increasing to 25-30 minutes is appropriate for building capacity while maintaining quality.

Other Options:

  • B is incorrect: Sessions lasting 60-90 minutes would be too long for high-intensity anaerobic work and would shift to aerobic development.
  • C is incorrect: No progression in session duration contradicts the principle of progressive overload needed for adaptation.
  • D is incorrect: Reducing session duration over time would likely lead to detraining rather than improved anaerobic capacity.