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With the huge amount of information on different training methods out there, there is no consensus on which is the right way to go. Understanding the basic principles of training will help to understand the differences you will find among training programs.

Anatomy & Physiology

Is it all too confusing for you? In order to understand many fitness and weight loss claims it is important to know about the different components of the human body understand how the body works. See these pages on basic anatomy and exercise physiology to expand your fitness knowledge.

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True or False

Fitness Myths: some statements you may have heard about fitness and health which may or may not be true.

• Muscle Fitness Myth
• Squat Danger Myth
• Six-Pack Myth
• Daily Exercise Myth
• Sit-Up Myth

Basic Principles

Understanding the basic principles of training will help to understand the differences you will find among training programs. There are two simple acronyms for remembering the main fitness principles of an effective training program.

Components of Fitness

Fitness is a general word encompassing a wide range of abilities. Although it is not all clear cut, fitness is generally divided into specific fitness categories or components.

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