Aerobic endurance training methods

Question 1

What are 3 methods for improving aerobic endurance

Answer 1

• continuous training
• fartlek training
• interval training

AND circuit

Question 2

what is continuous training

1 example of this training

Answer 2

This training involves a moderate intensity of training for a fixed period of time 45 - 1h without rest
- A person can be jogging for 45min without stopping, this would be effective but boring.

Question 3

what is fartlek training

1 example of this training

Answer 3

Form of continuous training
Where the intensity of training varies e.g vary speed, terrain or load of training
- this can be used when you are going for a sprint or a jog

This training is more interesting then CT

Question 4

What is interval training
What should athletes Vo2 max be
1 example of this training

Answer 4

This where an athlete performs a period work(this may vary each time 30sex - 5min) followed by rest and recovery (rest normally decreases - walking/jogging)
Vox max - 60%
- weight training 10 reps of 3 sets
- running followed by rest