Specialist Training For Energy Systems Flashcards
1
Q
Why does breathing rate increase at high altitude
A
Because the partial pressure of oxygen is low therefore the body must compensate by breathing quickly and deeply
2
Q
What are the benefits of altitude training
A
- increased red blood cell production, higher haemoglobin concentration
- returning to sea level, increased red blood cell production lasts for 6 weeks
3
Q
What are the drawbacks of altitude training
A
- possible retraining effect as it’s hard to train at the same intensity
- altitude sickness
- benefits can be lost quickly when returning to sea level
4
Q
What does HIIT stand for
A
High intensity interval training
5
Q
What is interval training
A
A form of training with periods of work interspersed with periods of rest
6
Q
What are the variables of HIIT
A
- duration of work
- intensity
- duration of recovery
- number of work and recovery intervals
7
Q
What is plyometric training
A
A form of strength training that improved anaerobic capacities like speed and power
8
Q
Examples of plyometric exercises
A
Hopping, bounding and medicine ball work
9
Q
SAQs = what drills can be used to improve agility
A
Zig zags, ladders, jumping in and out of cones
