methods of training. Flashcards
What are the 6 methods of training?
Plyometric, Continuous, Fartlek, Interval, Weight, cIRCUT,
What is continuous training?
Steady training. Your heart rate- although not very high- will be in the target zone for aerobic fitness at a steady pace. There are no rest periods, and a session usually lasts for 15+ mins.
When is continuous training appropriate?
Where high-intensity is not. To improve cardiovascular fitness.`
What athletes use continuous training?
High jumper, javelin, rugby
What are the advantages of continuous training?
Easily adaptable
What are the disadvantages of continuous training?
Repetitive.
What is fartlek training?
Involved participants changing their pace/terrain. Fartlek involves sprints of varying distances and participants are constantly moving
What athletes use fartlek training?
Middle distance runner, Triathlon
What are the advantages of fartlek training?
Requires little equipment.
What are the disadvantages of fartlek training?
Intensity is hard to monitor
What is circuit training? Include what it improves.
Improves muscular endurance and cardiovascular fitness. Involves a number of exercises, arranged to avoid working the same muscle group consistently. Improves aerobic and anaerobic. Develops general fitness.
What athletes use circuit training?
Football, Badminton, Boxing, Tennis.
What are the advantages of circuit training?
Easily adaptable to suit individuals needs
What are the disadvantages of circuit training?
Requires a lot of equipment.
What is interval training? Include what it aims to improve.
Defined as high intensity periods of work followed by defined periods of rest. Interval training aims to improve speed, but will improve cardiovascular fitness. Requires the athlete to apply full intensity to be effective.
