Types of training Flashcards
What is continuous training?
Exercise with no breaks
What does continuous training improve?
Cardiovascular
What are sporting examples that can use continuous training?
Sports that happen for a long period of time
Swimming, Running, Cycling, Distance runner
What are the advantages of continuous training?
A small amount of equipment
Good for losing weight
what are the disadvantages of continuous training
Can be boring
Doesn’t improve anaerobic fitness
What is Fartlek training?
Periods of fast running mixed with periods of slow running
What does fartlek training improve?
It improves a range of components of fitness used by game players
What are sporting examples that can be used for fartlek training?
Football, Tennis
What are the advantages if fartlek training?
Good for sports that require speed
Easily adapted to suit individuals
What are the disadvantages of fartlek training?
Can skip hard bits
Can be difficult to see if someones working hard
What is Interval training?
High-intensity exercise with rest periods
what does interval training improve?
Strength speed Cardiovascular Endurance Muscular Endurance Agility
What are sporting examples that can be used for interval training?
Any
What are the advantages of interval training?
Quick and easy to set up
Can mix anaerobic and aerobic
what are the disadvantages of interval training?
Can be hard to continue if tired
Can be boring
What is circuit training?
Different circuits of exercise
What does circuit training improve?
Speed Strength Agility Muscular endurance Cardiovascular endurance
What sporting examples can use circuit training?
Any
Basketball
Football
What are the advantages of circuit training?
Quick and easy
Adjusted for any sport
What are the disadvantages of circuit training?
Requires motivation
What is weight training?
Exercise with weights
What does weight training improve?
Strength and muscular endurance
What are sporting examples that use weight training?
Swimming and rowing
What are the advantages of weight training?
Strengthens muscles
Can be adapted easily
What are the disadvantages of weight training?
Muscle soreness
Injury caused by using the wrong equipment
