aerobic endurance training

Question 1

what is continuous training?

Answer 1

continuous training is a steady pace moderate intensity to develop aerobic endurance it is continuous with no breaks e.g running ,cycling ,swimming for 30 minutes with out a break.

Question 2

what is fartlek?

Answer 2

when intensity of training is varied by running at different speeds or different terrains it is continuous no rests and can increase intensity.

Question 3

what are the examples of sporting activities for continuous training?

Answer 3

running, cycling, football,swimming, rowing, long distance running, netball, hockey.

Question 4

what are the examples of sporting activities for fartlek?

Answer 4

running,swimming, football, basketball, rugby.

Question 5

what are the advantages of continuous training?

Answer 5

there is little equipment, easy to organise, training can be sport specific, good for building aerobic and muscular endurance.

Question 6

what are the disadvantages of continuous training?

Answer 6

training for a long distance can be boring, high risk f injury if running on a hand surface.

Question 7

what are the disadvantages of fartlek?

Answer 7

need to monitor the intensity to make sure they are training hard.

Question 8

what is circuit training?

Answer 8

it involves allot of activities, these can be sport specif or to develop specific areas of fitness, can adapt to an individuals needs, rest periods and number of circuit