Question

question 2 5 pts (01.04 lc) progressive overload refers to ______. (5 points) maintaining calorie excess achieving the anaerobic threshold increasing the physical demands on the body over time adjusting the intensity of the workout

Explanation:

Progressive overload in fitness is the principle of gradually increasing physical stress (like weight, reps, intensity) on the body over time to drive adaptations (strength, endurance gains). Let's analyze options:

• "maintaining calorie excess" relates to nutrition for muscle gain but not progressive overload.
• "achieving the anaerobic threshold" is about exercise intensity level, not the overload principle.
• "increasing the physical demands on the body over time" matches the definition of progressive overload (gradually making workouts harder).
• "adjusting the intensity of the workout" is too vague; progressive overload is about systematic, gradual increase over time, not just random adjustment.

Answer:

C. increasing the physical demands on the body over time