type of training

Question 1

aerobic training

Answer 1

heart is able to supply oxygen, low intensity

Question 2

anaerobic training

Answer 2

cannot supply enough oxygen, high intensity

Question 3

continuous training ( +, - )

Answer 3

steady and regular pace, at least 30 mins
+highly effective
-boring

Question 4

fartlek training ( + , - )

Answer 4

combination of different intensities
+good for sports requiring changes in speed
-can be difficult to see how hard someone’s trying

Question 5

interval training ( + , - )

Answer 5

periods of work followed by periods of rest
+both aerobic and anaerobic
-can be hard to keep going

Question 6

circuit training ( + , - )

Answer 6

stations, exercises completed one after another, each station should work on different areas of the body to avoid fatigue
+not expensive, little equipment
-requires motivation

Question 7

Weight training ( + , - )

Answer 7

uses a progressive resistance against a muscle group
+ strengthens the muscle groups targeted
-muscle soreness

Question 8

plyometrics training ( + , - )

Answer 8

One method of strength training that can be used to improve power or muscular strength,eg, hopping, jumping
+hugely effective
-if not done correctly can lead to injury

Question 9

High intensity interval training (HITT) ( + , - )

Answer 9

repeated bouts of high intensity effort followed by varied recovery times
+can work the whole body
-need motivation