WHAT IS THE OVERLOAD PRINCIPAL OF FITNESS?
The overload principal states that “when the body is regularly stimulated by a greater than normal exercise load, it responds by an increased capacity to perform physical work.” Certain key points should be noted: the exercise must be regular. Any kind of extensive program covering less than three days a week may actually do more harm than good. Enough time should occur between the exercising so that the tissues have a chance to repair and build up; but not so much time between exercising that one loses whatever is gained. Another fact is that the body must be stimulated.
