Types Of Training

Question 1

What is continuous training?

Answer 1

• 20 minutes minimum sub maximal work
• improves overall cardiovascular fitness
• heart rate zone of 60-80%
  DISADVANTAGE: can cause tedium in training

Question 2

What is fartlek training?

Answer 2

• A continuous form of training
• changes of speed, incline and terrain throughout provides change in intensity of exercise
• Can be both aerobic and anaerobic
  DISADVANTAGE: some areas have little incline and different terrain

Question 3

What interval training?

Answer 3

• periods of intense work followed by timed rest
• structured in reps and sets
• high intensity: 80-90% max HR
  ADVANTAGE: equipment isn’t essential
  DISADVANTAGE: can be too difficult for beginner athletes.

Question 4

What is weight training?

Answer 4

• intensity is usually measured by 1 rep max
• structured into reps and sets
• maximal training
  ADVANTAGE: develops muscle growth
  DISADVANTAGE: poor technique can lead to injury.

Question 5

What is Plyometric training?

Answer 5

• high intensity exercise that includes explosive movements.
• muscles are lengthened then rapidly shortened to develop power and speed
  ADVANTAGE: massively improves components of fitness of speed and power
  DISADVANTAGE: can cause injury easily if athletes are not in excellent condition

Question 6

What is circuit training?

Answer 6

• performer moves from one station to the next
  -develops muscular endurance
• form of interval training
• train many types of the components of fitness
  ADVANTAGE: can be easily designed to be sport specific
  DISADVANTAGE: can be costly and carries the reputation of being a unserious training method