Training is preparation. Whether it is preparation for age-related effects like sarcopenia (muscle loss) and osteoarthritis, or preparation for the development of new skills - every individual's training plan should be pro-active and strategic. The goal is to expose the body to just enough stress in order to facilitate recovery and lead to eventual super-compensation, or in simple terms - to get better!General Physical Preparation, or "GPP", is the groundwork of any successful training program. The abilities trained during this period must be developed before advancing to more intensive, specialized trainings. We do not begin building a house until there is a strong foundation. Therefore, the over-arching theme of GPP is to increase general strength and develop "work capacity" (the ability to perform work repeatedly).
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