fitness Flashcards
method of training:
continuous training
working at a steady pace for a long period of time (20 mins or more)
method of training:
interval training
periods of hard work followed by rest
method of training:
circuit training
a number of different exercises that you complete for a set amount of time e.g. press ups, sit ups, star jump, burpees, plank
FITT Principle
Frequency
Intensity
Time
Type
FITT Principle:
Frequency
How often you can exercise/train
FITT Principle:
Intensity
How hard you can exercise/train
FITT Principle:
Time
How long you can exercise/train
FITT Principle:
Type
The method of training chosen
Treadmill
-always attach safety clip
-always face forward
-always have both feet on the treadmil
Cross Trainer
-always face forwards
-always have one foot on each side
-make sure you set your machine to at least three
Bike
-before starting always find where the brake is
-always put feet in peddles
-always face forward
Rower
-Place feet in foot straps
-always hold handle with two hands
-Always face forward
Stepper
-always face forwards
-always have one foot on each side
Resting Heart Rate
Your heart rate at rest.
Normally between 60 and 90 bpm
Working Heart Rate
Your heart rate when exercising
Maximum Heart Rate
Maaximum HR = 220 - age
Training zone
What your heart rate needs to be to improve fitness
Training zone = 60% - 80% of maximum HR
