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Types Of Training Flashcards

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What are the 7 types of training

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  • circuit training
  • continuous training
  • fartlek training
  • interval training or high-intensity interval training
  • static stretching
  • weight training
  • plyometric training
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What is circuit training

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A number of different exercises or activities arranged in a circuit

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What Are the advantages of circuit training

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  • varied so people don’t get bored
  • easily adapted for different levels
  • Easily varied for different muscle groups
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What are the disadvantages of circuit training

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  • requires a lot of equipment
  • time to set up
  • large amount of space needed
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What is continuous training

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Taking part in sustained exercise at a constant rate without any rests

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What is continuous training good for improving

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Cardiovascular endurance

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What are the advantages of continuous training

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  • doesn’t require much equipment
  • good for aerobic fitness and losing weight
  • can be done anywhere
  • simple to do
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What are the disadvantages of continuous training

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  • time-consuming
  • can get boring
  • Not useful for game players because it doesn’t improve anaerobic fitness
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What is interval training or high intensity interval training

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Involves periods of intense work followed by rest periods

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What is interval training good for improving

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  • speed
  • muscular endurance
  • anaerobic fitness
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Advantages of interval training

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  • good for gameplayers because you can mix aerobic and anaerobic exercise
  • easy to adapt to different activities or fitness levels
  • No specialised equipment needed
  • can do anywhere
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What are the disadvantages of interval training

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  • can get boring
  • need to time rest and work periods well
  • time consuming when resting and not doing the activity
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What is weighttraining

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Involves using freestanding weights or fixed weights attached to weight training equipment

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What is weighttraining good for improving

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  • muscular endurance
  • speed
  • power
  • strength
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What advantages of weight training

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  • easy to show progression
  • increases muscle size and power
  • assists recovery after injury
  • improve muscle strength and tone
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Disadvantages of weight training

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  • need to have access to a gym which may be costly
  • freestanding weights may cause injury if dropped
  • Specialist equipment needed
  • does not help general fitness
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What is fartlek training

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Involves fast and slow running over a variety of terrain

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What is fartlek training good for improving

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  • aerobic endurance

- anaerobic endurance

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What are the advantages of fartlek training

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  • can be easily adapted for different sports and fitness levels
  • good for sports that require a change of pace
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Disadvantages of fartlek training

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  • can become boring
  • difficult to see how much effort is being exerted
  • Easy to skip the hard bits
  • must take place in specific locations eg. Hills and mountains
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What is static stretching

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When stretches are held in isometric contractions for a period of time to improve flexibility

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What is the advantage of static stretching

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  • can be done anywhere
  • no equipment needed
  • can adapt time for different levels of fitness
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Disadvantage of static stretching

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  • only improves flexibility
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What is plyometric training

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Increases power by using an eccentric contraction followed by larger concentric contraction using exercises such as bounding or depth jumping

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What are the advantages of plyometric training

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  • can do most places

- can be adapted for specific training programs

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Disadvantages of plyometric training

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  • very specific and doesn’t help general fitness
  • can become easily injured by the leaps and bounds
  • may need equipment

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