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Define the principle of specificity and give one short worked example.

# Principle of Specificity **Definition:** The principle of specificity states that training adaptations are specific to the type of exercise performed. Your body adapts specifically to the demands placed upon it—you get better at what you practice. In simple terms: **"You get what you train for."** ## Short Worked Example **Scenario:** Two runners both train for 12 weeks: - **Runner A** does only long, slow 10km runs at an easy pace - **Runner B** includes sprint intervals and high-intensity track work **Result after 12 weeks:** - **Runner A** improves endurance and can run longer distances comfortably, but remains slow at sprinting - **Runner B** improves speed and power, runs faster 5km times, but may not have the endurance for longer distances **Application:** If Runner A wants to improve their 5km race time (which requires speed), they need to add specific speed training to their program, not just more slow running.