types of training Flashcards
what is circuit training
Circuit training involves different exercises being organised in different areas (stations)
what are advantages of circuit training
Exercises can be simple or complex
Circuit can be manipulated to train different
things
what are disadvantages of circuit training
An appropriate amount of space is needed
It may require specialist equipment
what is continuous training
Continuous training is a sustained level of exercise completed at a constant rate without rests
It involves working continuously for a minimum of 20 minutes
what are advantages of continuous training
It can be done with little or no equipment
Can be done virtually anywhere
Simple to do
what are disadvantages of continuous training
It can be boring
It can cause injury due to the repetitive
nature
Can be time consuming
what is fartlek training
Fartlek training involves varying speed, terrain and work/rest ratios.
Generally used to improve cardiovascular endurance
what are advantages of fartlek training
More varied than continuous training
Varies speed so fits more performer types
Allows work on both aerobic and anaerobic
energy systems
what are disadvantages of fartlek training
It can be boring
It can cause injury due to the repetitive
nature
Can be time consuming
what is interval training [HIIT]
Interval training/high intensity interval training, which involves periods of exercising hard,
combined with periods of rest or low intensity exercise.
what are advantages of interval training
It burns body fat and calories quickly
It can be altered easily to suit the individual
It can be completed relatively quickly
what are disadvantages of interval training
Extreme work can lead to injury
High levels of motivation are needed to
complete the work
It can lead to dizziness and nausea
what is plyometric training
Plyometrics is a type of training used to increase power e.g. bounding, box jumping
It involves a eccentric muscle contraction followed by a larger concentric muscle contraction
what are advantages of plyometric training
It improves power
It uses body weight and gravity to stress the
muscles involves
what are disadvantages of plyometric training
Extreme work can lead to injury both to
muscles and joints
