Definitions Flashcards
How could you increase muscular endurance?
By performing sit ups for a maximum period
What is interval training?
Periods of work and periods of rest, with variations of the two
What is the anaerobic training zone?
80-90% maximum heart rate to improve performance
What is a benefit of training at altitude?
Increases the oxygen-carrying capacity of blood
What is muscular endurance?
The ability to use voluntary muscles many times without getting tired
Explain what Altitude training is
Performers going to specific areas where they are able to train at high altitude at heights significantly above sea level.
What happens at high altitude?
Pressure of oxygen decreases
What is meant by the term ‘balance ‘?
The ability to maintain a given posture to be able to stay level or stable
What is ‘flexibility’?
The range of movement at a joint
What is co-ordination?
The ability to use two or more body parts together
