For your initial post, read the included articles and answer the subsequent questions.
Read the Etxebarria et al. (2019). Training and competition readiness in triathlon:
1. Explain how the principles of exercise training are applied when preparing for a triathlon (Ex: individuality, specificity, reversibility, progressive overload, variation/periodization, overtraining, tapering).
2. Which of these principles may pose a problem for triathletes and which principles might naturally complement the triathlete? Explain your reasoning.
Read Phillips (2007), Piercy et al. (2018), and Shiraev & Barclay (2012) on the health benefits of various forms of exercise.
3. Should one form of exercise (resistance/aerobic) be favored for the general, adult population for the goal of improving health and protection against disease? Explain your answer.