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Question: What are the 6 acute training variables? How would you manipulate each?

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This solution identifies six acute fitness training variables and describes how to manipulate each one.

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1. Needs analysis: This refers to the reasons why the athlete is training and what period of the training cycle he or she currently is in. For instance, a marathon runner training for a race in six weeks will train differently than a marathoner who has just finished a big race; both athletes would train differently than a professional linebacker. Specific muscular movement patterns, skills, flexibility and endurance should be considered. Consideration should be given to the evaluation of the sport, assessment of the athlete, and the primary training goal.

2. Exercise Selection: This deals with choosing the exercises that best suit the needs of the athlete. Baechle ...

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