Soc 7 Methods Of Training And Fitness Classes Flashcards
What is continuous training? 
Continuous training is steady training. Your WHR will not be very high it will be in the target zone for aerobic fitness  without rest
 Pros of continuous training 
Improves cardiovascular fitness, inexpensive, can be done in a variety of places, can be done alone or in a group 
Cons of continuous training 
Does not improve anaerobic fitness, some people find it boring
What is  fartlek training?
Like interval training increased periods of work, followed by periods of rest or light work. However, sessions include sprints or varying distances, not necessarily measured distances as an interval training (speed play)
Pros of fartlek training
Can be done on a variety of trains, can include Hill work, both uphill and down, can include rest periods, or can be continuous, can include reps, e.g. of the same hill several times 
Cons of fartlek training 
There may not be suitable terrain nearby 
What is circuit training? 
Circuit training involves a number of exercises arranged, so as to avoid exercising the same muscle groups consecutively, for example, a press up station could be followed by a step up station 
Pros of circuit training ?
I can combine many components of fitness. A good source of all-round fitness can include both aerobic and anaerobic exercises. 
Cons of circuit training 
The circuit needs to be set up and well planned out. It is important to work hard on each circuit but people often pace themselves
What is interval training?
Physical training involving alternating stages of high and low intensity activity 
Pros of interval training
Includes repeated sprints, which is anaerobic, includes a rest period, increase reputation of high quality work that can get the heart rates. Nearly up to max. 
Cons of interval training
Can be intense, so needs full commitment, some people find repeating intervals boring 
What is plyometrics?
What exercise is one of his maximum force in short intervals of time?
Pros of plyometrics
Exercises can be designed for specific performance is e.g. high jump, improves explosive fitness
Cons of plyometrics 
Needs a knowledge of your event or coach, needs to progress of gradually as rest and recovery are important
What is weight training?
Involves shifting weight to increase the strength of the muscle using a program of exercises 
Pros of weight training 
Can be used to improve strength, muscular insurance or power, variety of exercises to choose from program could be specific to muscle group, easy to monitor, progress and overload
Cons of weight training
Needs suitable facilities and equipment, need knowledge of safety and technique 
What is aerobics  classes? 
Mainly aerobic exercise to music, covering a variety of exercises
What component of fitness does aerobics classes focus on? 
Mainly cardiovascular fitness, but can also develop strength and muscular endurance and flexibility
What is body pump?
Exercises to music, normally using low weights with many repetitions and a variety of exercises such as lunges and squats
What component of fitness does body pump exercise? 
Mainly cardiovascular fitness and muscular endurance, toning the body
What does Pilates do?
A series of course, stability exercises, focusing on the quality of the exercise, rather than the quantity, so less vigourous, but working on a range of movement also focusing on correct breathing relaxation and stress reduction
What component of fitness does Pilates work?
 Works on the body and mind like yoga does develops muscular endurance and flexibility
What is yoga?
Ancient form of exercise that focuses on posters and poses and breathing, and sometimes meditation to boost physical and emotional well-being 
What component of fitness does yoga work?
Develops, muscular endurance, flexibility and balance
What are spinning classes?
Aerobic and anaerobic cycling on stationary bike to music
What component of fitness does spinning classes work on? 
Mainly aerobic fitness and also develops muscular im endurance, mainly in the legs 
