Adaptation Recap & Happy New Year!
In this final blog post of 2008, I just wanted to do a quick recap of the previous few posts.
These are some of the most important Laws of Adaptation that you have to apply in order to optimize your performance and health.
Without further ado, the Laws of Adaptation Recap:
Adaptation: is the process where an organism changes and adjusts to its environment
Physical Training: can act as a powerful stimulus for adaptation
Four principles follow the Law of Adaptation:
- Progressive Overload: Training stimulus must be greater than baseline.
- Accommodation: Over time, the same training stimulus will not elicit the same degree of response in the athlete.
- Specificity: Athletic adaptations are specific to the mode of training.
- Individualization: Each athlete’s response to training is unique due to individual differences.
So take note and apply these well!
To end the year I just want to wish you all the best for 2009.
Thanks for all your support over the years and for letting me do what I love to do.
Wishing you a safe, healthy, happy and prosperous New Year!
Yours in movement,
Dev Chengkalath
