Methods of Training Flashcards
What are the 6 Methods of Training?
- Weight
- Continuous
- Interval
- PNF
- Fartlek
- Circuit
Define Weight Training.
Performing exercises with additional weight added [dumbbells/machines]
Pros of Weight Training.
Targeting specific body parts needed for performance
Cons of Weight Training.
Movements are mechanical, not realistic / not sport-specific.
Risk of injury with poor form.
Need equipment.
What does Weight Training improve?
Muscular Endurance.
Strength,
Power.
Define Continuous Training.
Steady State exercise for a minimum of 20 mins without stopping.
Pros of Continuous Training.
Cheap.
Few resources.
Cons of Continuous Training.
Boredom.
Time Consuming.
What does Continuous Training improve?
Aerobic Capacity.
Muscular Endurance.
Define Interval Training.
Alternating periods of high intensity work with rest.
Pros of Interval Training.
Cheap.
Few Resources Required.
Mimics the stop-start nature of some sports.
Cons of Interval Training.
Potential risk of injuries due to high-intensity
What does Interval Training improve?
Aerobic Capacity.
Anaerobic Capacity.
Speed.
Power.
Define PNF Training.
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation.
An advanced stretching technique which develops flexibility.
Pros of PNF.
Cheap.
Few resources.
Sports performance improved by flexibility.
Cons of PNF.
Potential risk of injury without warm up or untrained partner
What does PNF Stretching improve?
Flexibility.
Define Fartlek Training.
Swedish for ‘speed play’
Similar to continuous running, but mix up the speed, terrain, and incline
Pros of Fartlek.
Mimics variety or paces in sports.
Fun variety.
Cheap.
Cons of Fartlek.
Need space and terrain to do it.
Time-consuming.
What does Fartlek Training improve?
Aerobic Capacity.
Anaerobic Capacity.
Muscular Endurance.
Speed.
Power.
Define Circuit Training.
Various exercises set up stations performed one after the other.
Pros of Circuit Training.
Fun and variety.
Very adaptable to training needs.
Can change intensity and rest depending on goal.
Cons of Circuit Training.
Exercises might need workable space and resources.
What does Circuit Training improve?
Muscular Endurance.
Anaerobic Capacity.
Aerobic Capacity.
Strength.
Speed.
Power.
Agility.
