Types of training
I can describe the various methods of training and apply them to their most suitable activities.
Types of training
I can describe the various methods of training and apply them to their most suitable activities.
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Key learning points
- Continuous training involves sustained exercise at a steady state without rest.
- Fartlek training incorporates varying speeds, terrains, and work-to-recovery ratios.
- Interval training consists of periods of intense exercise followed by periods of rest or low-intensity exercise.
- Weight training involves resistance training with repetitions and sets and an emphasis on proper lifting technique.
- Circuit training involves stations, work-to-rest ratios and different exercises based on the focus of training.
Keywords
Continuous training - involves working for a sustained period of time without rest
Circuit training - a series of exercise stations where each station focuses on a different muscle group or component of fitness, performed in sequence
Fartlek training - training using different intensities or over different terrains e.g. sprint, jog, walk, jog, sprint etc
Weight training - the use of weights/resistance to cause adaptation of the muscles
Interval training - periods of training/work that are followed by periods of rest, e.g. work, rest, work, rest
Common misconception
Each sport or activity has only one training method suited to it.
Perfomers in most activities can benefit from the use of multiple trianing types. For example, a marathon runner would most benefit from continuous training; however, weight training could also be used to help condition the muscles and avoid injury.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
the training must be matched to the needs of the sport
gradual increases in exercise in order for the body to adapt
greater than normal stress for adaptation to take place
adaptations as a result of training will be lost if you stop training
60-80% of maximum heart rate
80-90% of maximum heart rate
Exit quiz
6 Questions
involves working for a sustained period of time without rest
a series of exercise stations with periods of work and rest
training using different intensities or over different terrains
the use of weights/resistance to cause adaptation of the muscles
periods of training/work that are followed by periods of rest
fartlek training
interval training
continuous training
weight training
plyometrics