HMS, BM EQ-Bank 267

Outline how the 'Time' component of the FITT principle should be applied when designing an anaerobic training program. (3 marks)

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Work intervals of 10-30 seconds target ATP-PCr system development while 30-60 seconds target glycolytic (lactic acid) system training.
Total session time should be 15-30 minutes of actual high-intensity work, which is shorter than aerobic training due to greater fatigue.
Recovery intervals use work-to-rest ratios of 1:3 to 1:5 to allow energy recovery between efforts.
Progression involves increasing duration by 5-10% weekly while maintaining quality over quantity to prevent overtraining.

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Work intervals of 10-30 seconds target ATP-PCr system development while 30-60 seconds target glycolytic (lactic acid) system training.
Total session time should be 15-30 minutes of actual high-intensity work, which is shorter than aerobic training due to greater fatigue.
Recovery intervals use work-to-rest ratios of 1:3 to 1:5 to allow energy recovery between efforts.
Progression involves increasing duration by 5-10% weekly while maintaining quality over quantity to prevent overtraining.