Which statement defines supercompensation?

• A. An immediate fatigue phase during training
• B. An energy deficit during the workout
• C. Successful entry & completion of stage 2 (resistance) of the general adaptation syndrome
• D. A plateau in performance despite training

Answer: (C)

Supercompensation describes the temporary boost in performance capacity that happens after a training session once adequate recovery has restored energy stores and function. It reflects the body's adaptive response during the resistance stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome, where the organism compensates for the imposed stress and ends up with a higher capacity than before. This is why the statement about entering and completing stage 2 (resistance) best defines supercompensation. The other options describe fatigue during training, an energy deficit in the workout, or a plateau in performance, none of which capture the adaptive increase above baseline.