What occurs when the individual can adequately respond to the requirements placed on it by a certain activity?
a. progression
b. adaptation
c. advancement
d. hypertrophy
Answer: b. adaptation
Adaptation occurs when the individual can adequately respond to the requirements placed on it by a certain activity. adaptation is necessary in order to continually improve fitness and avoid getting into the "rut" or fitness plateau that occurs when a single or a few specific exercises are performed over and over again without change.