Types of Training Flashcards
What is the acronym for the Types of Training?
I W C C P F
(I Watched Coventry City Play Football)
Interval, Weight, Continuous, Circuit, Plyometric, Fartlek
What is Continuous Training?
- Is Aerobic
- Has no Breaks or Rest (20 Min or More)
- Submaximal Exercise
What is Fartlek Training?
- Form of Continuous Training
- Varies in Pace and Terrain
- Aerobic and Anaerobic
What is Circuit Training?
- Contains Stations Organised in a Circuit
- Can be Skill or Fitness Based
- Aerobic, or Anaerobic
- Intensity is Measured by Circuits, Time or Repetitions
What is Interval Training?
- High Intense Exercise Followed by Periods of Rest to Recover
- Usually Anaerobic
- Can be used in a Variety of Locations
What is Plyometric Training?
- High Intensity
- Short Duration
- Breaks Between Sets (Exercises)
- Involves Jumping/Bounding
What is Weight Training?
- Form of Interval Training
- Involves Reps and Sets
- Weights Provides the Resistance
What does Continuous Training Improve?
- Cardiovascular Endurance
- Muscular Endurance
What does Fartlek Training Improve?
- Cardiovascular Endurance
- Muscular Endurance
What does Circuit Training improve?
- Whatever you Include on the Stations (All)
What does Interval Training improve?
- Speed
- Can Improve Strength and Cardiovascular Endurance
What does Plyometric Training improve?
- Power
- Speed
- Strength
What does Weight Training improve?
- Strength
- Power
- Muscular Endurance
What are the advantages of Continuous Training?
- No Equipment or Facilities
- Has Many Health Benefits (CHD)
What are the advantages of Fartlek Training?
- No equipment or Facilities
- Change of Pace can be More Interesting
What are the advantages of Circuit Training?
- Variety of Stations Generate Interest
- Can be Skill or Fitness
- Can Easily be Adapted
What are the advantages of Interval Training?
- Can be Used to Improve Health and Fitness
- No Equipment Needed
- Aerobic and Anaerobic
What are the advantages of Plyometric Training?
- Develops Power Quickly
- No Equipment
What are the advantages of Weight Training?
- Can Target Specific Areas of the Body
- Easily Adapted for Different Fitness’
What are the disadvantages of Continuous Training?
- Boring
- No Change of Pace
- Can Cause Impact Injuries
What are the disadvantages of Fartlek Training?
- High Intensity can be Avoided
- A Safe Route May be Hard to Find
What are the disadvantages of Circuit Training?
- Equipment May be Costly
- Can be Time Consuming to Set Up
What are the disadvantages of Interval Training?
- Can be Repetitive and Boring
- Need to Plan and Keep Track of Sets
What are the disadvantages of Plyometric Training?
- Can Cause Injury Due to High Intensity
