Types Of Training

Question 1

Continuous

Answer 1

For example cycling for 45 minutes, going for a jog, swimming, using gym equipment such as a cycling machine

-this helps to improve aerobic fitness as it improves the respiratory and cardiovascular systems

Question 2

Fartlek

Answer 2

For example, running over different to Raynes, running over uneven surfaces such as the beach for a higher intensity jog, intervals of sprinting and then jogging

-it helps to improve both the anaerobic and aerobic fitness as it is training at a high demanding pace

Question 3

Interval training

Answer 3

For example a jog or a walk at a more comfortable pace for three minutes, sprint for 60 seconds and then repeat

-this uses high intensity interval training followed with periods of rest to allow recovery. It trains anaerobic energy systems

Question 4

Circuit training

Answer 4

For example squats, benchpress, planks, wall sick, skipping, pullups which helps to improve muscular endurance

-The total number of circuits performed during a training session may vary from 2 to 6 depending on your training level, your period of training and your training objective

Question 5

Weight training

Answer 5

For example, lifting weights, using resistance bands, using your bodyweight for resistance by doing push-ups, pullups, crunches, leg squats or push-ups against the wall and using weight machines at the gym

-The best exercises depend on your goals and how much time you have you can do one exercise per body part or you can do six. You can do exercises that focus on one muscle group or exercises that work on several at the same time

Question 6

Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation

Answer 6

-it is a more advanced form of flexibility training, which involves both the stretching and contracting of the muscle group being targeted. PNF stretching is one of the most effective forms of stretching for improving flexibility and increasing range of motion