aerobic and anaerobic training

Question 1

what is aerobic training?

Answer 1

• uses oxygen to metabolise energy sources to create movement
• performed at low-moderate intensity (60-85% MHR) at a steady space
• able to continue for an extended period of time
• focuses on developing the cardiorespiratory endurance
  e.g. walking, swimming, cycling

Question 2

what is anaerobic training?

Answer 2

• doesn’t use oxygen as it’s enrgy source
• involves workloads of intense and short in duration
• relies on stored energy to be metabolised in place of oxygen
• a bi-product of anaerobic activity is lactic acid which is built up in the muscles, this slow/impairs muscles contractions, causing the pain you feel after muscle fatigue
• perform at high intensity (85-100% MHR)
  e.g. long jump, spriniting, shot pit

Question 3

what does the FITT principle stand for?

Answer 3

F - Frequencu
I - Intensity
T - Time
T- Type