Methods of Training Flashcards
What are advantages and disadvantages of weight training?
Advantages:
- Can be adapted to different components of fitness/ sport movements.
- Relevant to all sports.
- Progressive.
- Develops strength, power and ME.
Disadvantages:
- Lifting heavy weights leads to high blood pressure which can lead to a heart attack.
- Can lead to injury if bad technique is used.
- Need a spotter for heavy weights.
What is plyometric training?
Working explosively at maximal intensity using hopping, jumping, skipping and throwing activities.
What are advantages and disadvantages of plyometric training?
Advantages:
- Increases power.
- Little equipment is needed.
- Simulate sporting movement.
Disadvantages:
- Lead to DOMS.
- 3 days to recover.
- Can cause stress in joint and lead to injury.
- For advanced athles as you need good base strength.
What is circuit training?
A series of exercises called stations performed one after another with breaks after each station
What are advantages and disadvantages of circuit training
Advantages:
- Trains lots of different components of fitness.
- Exercises can be simple so anyone could do them.
Disadvantages:
- Not good for training one muscle.
- Need appropriate space.
What is fartlek training?
Periods of work followed by periods of slower/less intense work.
What are advantages and disadvantages of fartlek training?
Advantages:
- Learn your pace.
- No equipment needed.
Disadvantages:
- You get tired quickly if you don’t pace correctly.
- Dependent on weather.
What is continuous training?
Exercising for a sustained period of time without rest, minimum 20 minutes.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of continuous training?
Advantages:
- Improves aerobic fitness.
- Done with little or no equipment.
Disadvantages:
- Doesn’t always meet demand of the sport.
- Can be boring and a lack of motivation.
What is static stretching?
Stretching to the limit and holding the stretch isometrically.
What are advantages and disadvantages of static stretching?
Advantages:
- Increase flexibility.
- Safe.
Disadvantages:
- Over stretching can lead to injury.
- Some muscles are hard to stretch
What is HIIT? What does it stand for?
HIIT is periods of work followed by periods of rest.
High Intensity Interval Training
What are the advantages and disadvantages of HIIT?
Advantages:
- Burns calories quickly.
- Can be altered to an individuals sport.
Disadvantages:
- Recovery time of 48hrs.
- If you work too hard it can lead to injury.
What is altitude training?
Training at a high altitude, high above sea level.
What is weight training?
Use of weights or resistance to cause adaptation of the muscles.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of altitude training?
Advantages:
- The body creates more red blood cells so the athlete can carry more oxygen to the working muscles.
Disadvantages:
- Lead to altitude sickness.
- Benefits are lost quickly.
- Need to travel to reach a location of high altitude.
