Methods Of Training Flashcards
What’s progressive overload
Gradual increase of training
What are 7 methods of training
Fitness classes Fartlek continuous plyometrics weight/resistance circuit and interval
Pro and con of continuous
No equipment needed, can be boring
Pro and con of fartlek
No equipment or facilities, safe route not always easy to find
Pro and con of circuit training
Variety of stations creates interest, can take time to set up and put away
Pro and con of interval training
No equipment needed, boring
Pro and con of plyometric training
Can be completed with no equipment, can cause injury with wrong technique
Pro and con of weight/ resistance training
Easily adapted for muscular endurance or strength, free weights can need a spot
6 fitness classes and what they are/ what improve
Aerobics - cardiovascular endurance different types - 30-60 mins
Body pump - muscular endurance/ strength use of barbells
Pilates - flexibility strength and balance exercises done on a mat focus on core
Yoga - same as Pilates lower intensity includes relaxation phase
Spinning - cvf and me, continuing to cycle with an instructor, change of pace
What are the 3 phases of warm up
Pulse raiser, stretching, drills
Reasons for warmup
Physically and mentally prepares, increase oxygen delivery to muscles, reduces chance of injury
2 phases of cool down
Light exercise- e.g. jogging
Stretching
Reasons for cool down
Removal of lactic acid, removes waste products helps bring breathing and heart rate down removes stiffness after exercise
How to get strong bones and what does it develop
Reduced chance of osteoporosis (bone disease) by taking part in weight baring activities, e.g. walking / running
How to reduce chance of chd and stroke
Reduced cholesterol (blood fat) and lowering blood pressure