INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES

The principles of exercise training discussed should be viewed as general guidelines. Individuals differ in both physiological and psychological adaptations to exercise. Two women who are similar in many respects and who start the same exercise program may have entirely different impressions of it. One person may feel that the exercise is too easy, while the other may believe that it is much too hard.It is therefore appropriate that the exercise plan be adjusted to account for preferences.

Individuals also differ in the type of exercise they like or can tolerate. Many kinds of exercise activities are appropriate and can provide physiological and health benefits to the participant. There is no one best exercise. The important thing is to be regular in exercise participation and to follow the general guidelines outlined in this section.