Circuit - Training Method Flashcards
What is a circuit training session?
A series of various exercises with periods of rest and recovery that target multiple fitness components
What is a benefit for a circuit?
Can help improve multiple fitness components at same time
Which fitness components cannot easily be targetted?
Balance, coordination and reaction time
What is a con of circuits?
Not as significantly beneficial for improving 1 specific fitness component
How many stations are generally set up in a circuit
8-12 (10 is best)
What must be considered when setting up the order for stations in a circuit
Stations targetting muscle groups should not be placed directly after each other
List benefits for circuit training
- Variety
- Mutiple fitness components can be targetted in same session
- Can be specific
- Suited for large groups
- Minimal equipment and minimal cost
What must be included when setting out a circuit training session?
Exercises
Intensity
Work duration
Rest duration
Number of laps
Rest between laps
List some possible exercises for circuits
- Burpees
- Pushups
- Sit-ups
- Crunches
- Planks
- Mountain climbers
- Step-ups
- Squats
- Calf raises
- Tuck jumps
- Star jumps
What intensity should a person work at for a circuit?
8-10 RPE
Use 10
What are the 3 types of circuits?
- Fixed-time circuit training
- Fixed-load circuit training
- Individual load circuit training
For which groups of people would you mainly use a fixed-time circuit training for?
Large groups, school classes, etc.
What are the pros and cons of a fixed-times circuit training?
Pros: Good for groups, everyone at same stage
Cons: People may slack off
For which groups of people would you use a fixed-load circuit training for?
Sport club players, athletes, sprt teams.
What are pros and cons of a fixed-load circuit?
Pros: People cannot slack off
Cons: Can be disheartening as people may overtake others
