Types of training

Question 1

What are all the types of training?

Answer 1

Continuous training, Fartlek training, interval training, resistance training, circuit training, flexibility training

Question 2

What is continuous training?

Answer 2

-Extended duration (20min+), submaximal training intensity (60-85%), no breaks or rests
-used for aerobic capacity and muscular endurance

Question 3

What is fartlek training??

Answer 3

Continuous training with intermittent efforts of high intensity, no complete rests
This trains Aerobic capacity, muscular endurance and speed.

Question 4

What is interval training?

Answer 4

-Period of work interspersed with periods of complete rests
-Short intervals (>1min) and long rests – speed, power
-Medium intervals (>2min) and medium rests – muscular endurance
-Long intervals (5min+) and short rests – aerobic capacity, muscular endurance

Question 5

What is resistance training?

Answer 5

-Working muscles against an external force
-Weights, resistance bands, gravity, body weight, gearing on bike, parachute, etc.
-prescribed using reps and sets
-Heavy weights, 3-6 reps, 3 sets, fast movements -muscular power
-very heavy weights, 3-6 reps, 3 sets, controlled movements -muscular strength
-medium to heavy weights, 8-12 reps, 3-5 sets, controlled movements -body composition
-light weights, 15+ reps, 3-5 sets, slow movements -muscular endurance

Question 6

What is circuit training?

Answer 6

-a series of exercises, preformed one after the other in a set order
-can be manipulated to target different components of fitness

Question 7

What is flexibility training?

Answer 7

-stretching to improve flexibility
-Useful in warmups, cool downs and in recovery
-Warm up – dynamic stretches
-cool down – static stretches