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
what is static stretching
Static stretching is a way to stretch to increase flexibility, held (isometric) for up to 30 seconds,
It involves stretching to the limit and holding the stretch for 30 seconds.
what are advantages of static stretching
It increases flexibility
It can be done by virtually anyone
It is relatively safe
what are disadvantages of static stretching
It cane be time consuming to stretch the
whole body
Some muscles are easier to stretch than
others
Over stretching can cause injury
what is weight training
Weight training involves the use of free weights, resistance
machines or any objects which can be safely lifted.
It depends on the performer’s fitness aim, the importance of safe practice/lifting technique, the
need for spotters
what are advantages of weight training
It can be easily adapted for different fitness
aims
It is relevant to all sports
what are disadvantages of weight training
Heavy weight can increase blood pressure
Injury can occur if weights are too heavy if
incorrect technique is used
what is altitude training
Altitude training is carried out by training at high altitude (2000m above sea level) where there is less oxygen in the air
The bodies oxygen carrying capacity is reduced and the body compensates by making more red
blood cells to carry oxygen.
what are advantages of altitude training
Benefits endurance athletes
Athletes that work aerobically are benefitted
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