types of training

Question 1

what is fartlek training?
give an example

Answer 1

training where the athlete works at a variety of speeds and intensities over a shorter distance
jogging 40m running 50m and walking 10m

Question 2

what is continuous training?
give an example

Answer 2

training where an athlete works at the same speed and intensity usually over longer distances
a continuous swim jog or cycle for 20mins

Question 3

what is interval training?

Answer 3

interval training normally includes high intensity intervals that alternate with periods of rest

Question 4

what does HIIT stand for and what is it?
give an example

Answer 4

High Intensity Interval Training
high intensity intervals of training that alternates with periods of recovery that are equal to or longer that the speed intervals
30secs run
30secs walk
30secs run
30secs walk

Question 5

what is circuit training?

Answer 5

a series of excercises at different intensities that target different muscle groups, the athlete works for a set time or set amount of reps before moving on to the next excercise

Question 6

what is weight training?

Answer 6

weight training focuses on specific muscles and uses pulleys or weight as resistance
a heavier weight and lower reps will train strength
a lighter weight and higher number of reps will train muscular endurance

Question 7

what is pylometric training?
give an example

Answer 7

training that has excercises designed to strengthen the muscles before rapidly contracting the muscle

the landing stage is known as an eccentric contraction
the jumping stage is known as the concentric contraction

hopping and bounding