interval training Flashcards

1
Q

define interval training

A

training method that incrporates periods of work interspersed with periods of rest

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

desribe fartlek training

A

a version of interval training which involves different working intensities and terrain chnages from high ti lower and back to higher intensity.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

what are the benefits of interval and fartlek training

A

improves cardiovascular endurance and anaerobic fitness

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

what types of energy systems are used in interval trainings

A
  • high intensity interval = anaerobic
  • low intensity intervals = aerobic
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

how do you alter intervals to stress the aerobic and anaerobic energy systems

A
  • high intensity intervals can last between 10-60 seconds to stress anaerobic system
  • low intensity intervals can last several minutes and stresses aerobic system
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

what athletes use interval training and why

A
  • 200m sprinter. Interval training at high intensity will increase speed
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

what athletes use fartlek training

A

Used by games players – Hockey players

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

advantages if interval training

A
  • Quick and easy to set up.
  • Can mix aerobic and anaerobic exercise which replicates team games.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

disadvantages of interval training

A
  • It can be hard to keep going when you start to fatigue (high motivation and self discipline needed)
  • Over training can occur if sufficient rest is not allowed between sessions (48 hours)
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

advantages of fartlek training

A
  • More enjoyable than interval and continuous training
  • Good for sports which require changes in speed
  • Easily adapted to suit the individuals level of fitness and sport.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

disadvantages of fartlek training

A
  • Performer must be well motivated particularly when intensity is high
  • Difficult to assess whether performer is performing at the correct intensity
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly