What distinguishes the exercise principle of progression from that of overload?

A.
Progression requires that workouts get progressively more difficult, while overload does not.
B.
Progression deals with increasing fitness goals rather than the physical challenge of a workout.
C.
Progression concerns the overall fitness goals, while overload deals with the schedule of exercise activities.
D.
Progression and overload are actually the same fitness principle.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
B
C
D

1 answer

The best answer is: A. Progression requires that workouts get progressively more difficult, while overload does not.

This is because the principle of progression involves gradually increasing the intensity, duration, or frequency of workouts to advance fitness levels, while the principle of overload focuses on challenging the body beyond its usual limits to stimulate improvement.