Methods of Training

Question 1

What are the 6 Methods of Training?

Answer 1

1. Weight
2. Continuous
3. Interval
4. PNF
5. Fartlek
6. Circuit

Question 2

Define Weight Training.

Answer 2

Performing exercises with additional weight added [dumbbells/machines]

Question 3

Pros of Weight Training.

Answer 3

Targeting specific body parts needed for performance

Question 4

Cons of Weight Training.

Answer 4

Movements are mechanical, not realistic / not sport-specific.
Risk of injury with poor form.
Need equipment.

Question 5

What does Weight Training improve?

Answer 5

Muscular Endurance.
Strength,
Power.

Question 6

Define Continuous Training.

Answer 6

Steady State exercise for a minimum of 20 mins without stopping.

Question 7

Pros of Continuous Training.

Answer 7

Cheap.
Few resources.

Question 8

Cons of Continuous Training.

Answer 8

Boredom.
Time Consuming.

Question 9

What does Continuous Training improve?

Answer 9

Aerobic Capacity.
Muscular Endurance.

Question 10

Define Interval Training.

Answer 10

Alternating periods of high intensity work with rest.

Question 11

Pros of Interval Training.

Answer 11

Cheap.
Few Resources Required.
Mimics the stop-start nature of some sports.

Question 12

Cons of Interval Training.

Answer 12

Potential risk of injuries due to high-intensity

Question 13

What does Interval Training improve?

Answer 13

Aerobic Capacity.
Anaerobic Capacity.
Speed.
Power.

Question 14

Define PNF Training.

Answer 14

Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation.
An advanced stretching technique which develops flexibility.

Question 15

Pros of PNF.

Answer 15

Cheap.
Few resources.
Sports performance improved by flexibility.

Question 16

Cons of PNF.

Answer 16

Potential risk of injury without warm up or untrained partner

Question 17

What does PNF Stretching improve?

Answer 17

Flexibility.

Question 18

Define Fartlek Training.

Answer 18

Swedish for ‘speed play’
Similar to continuous running, but mix up the speed, terrain, and incline

Question 19

Pros of Fartlek.

Answer 19

Mimics variety or paces in sports.
Fun variety.
Cheap.

Question 20

Cons of Fartlek.

Answer 20

Need space and terrain to do it.
Time-consuming.

Question 21

What does Fartlek Training improve?

Answer 21

Aerobic Capacity.
Anaerobic Capacity.
Muscular Endurance.
Speed.
Power.

Question 22

Define Circuit Training.

Answer 22

Various exercises set up stations performed one after the other.

Question 23

Pros of Circuit Training.

Answer 23

Fun and variety.
Very adaptable to training needs.
Can change intensity and rest depending on goal.

Question 24

Cons of Circuit Training.

Answer 24

Exercises might need workable space and resources.

Question 25

What does Circuit Training improve?

Answer 25

Muscular Endurance.
Anaerobic Capacity.
Aerobic Capacity.
Strength.
Speed.
Power.
Agility.