Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance 9th Edition by Scott Powers, Edward Howley

Exercise 11

List and discuss the objectives of (1) off-season conditioning, (2) preseason conditioning, and (3) in-season conditioning.

Step 1 of 4

Conditioning exercises help an athlete to maintain body tone and prevent gain of excessive fat. They also help to maintain flexibility of joints and prevent physical detraining between competitive sessions. There are three types of conditioning discussed below.