The stages of progression do NOT include A detraining stage.

To apply the specificity principle to the goal of increasing speed, you would do all of the following EXCEPT Carbo load before a race.

States that overloading a particular muscle will lead to fitness improvements in that muscle alone. - Specificity principle

Goals that are complex and require considerable time and planning. - Long-term goals

Varying your exercise, activity routine, or type. - Cross-training

Ways in which you can optimize your recovery from physical activity or exercise. - Restoration

The rate at which an individual’s fitness levels increase during fitness training. - Trainability