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Thresholds of training

I can calculate and apply the different training zones and thresholds based on maximum heart rate and one rep. max.

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Year 10
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Thresholds of training

I can calculate and apply the different training zones and thresholds based on maximum heart rate and one rep. max.

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Key learning points

  1. Maximum heart rate is calculated as 220 minus age.
  2. The aerobic training zone is 60-80% of maximum heart rate.
  3. The anaerobic training zone is 80-90% of maximum heart rate.
  4. Using your one repetition maximum (one rep max) as part of weight training to identify a training zone.
  5. Strength and power above 70% one rep max and muscular endurance below 70%.

Keywords

  • Training thresholds - the actual boundaries of the target zone

  • Aerobic training zone - calculated at 60-80% maximum heart rate to allow the aerobic system to be trained

  • Anaerobic training zone - calculated at 80-90% maximum heart rate to allow the anaerobic system to be trained

  • Maximum heart rate - calculated by 220 minus age

  • One rep max - the maximal amount that can be lifted in one repetition by a muscle group

Common misconception

Training at the highest intensity is the best way to see results.

A balanced and accurate approach to training intensity using approximate zones is necessary to optimise fitness, recovery and avoid injury.


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6 Questions

Q1.
The 'F' in FITT represents?
Frequent
Correct answer: Frequency
Following
Flexibility
Q2.
"I chose weight training to develop strength". Which FITT principle has been described?
Frequency
Intensity
Time
Correct answer: Type
Q3.
Which of the following are methods to record heart rate?
Correct answer: heart rate monitor
Correct answer: smart watch
tape measure
spirometer
Q4.
Which of the following is a standardised test of maximal strength?
stork stand
sit and reach
Correct answer: one rep max
sit up bleep test
Q5.
Aerobic is exercise in the presence of...
Correct Answer: oxygen, o2
Q6.
Exercising in the absence of oxygen is known as...
Correct Answer: anaerobic

6 Questions

Q1.
Maximum heart is calculated as minus age.
200
205
210
Correct answer: 220
Q2.
Which is the correct maximum heart rate for a 17 year old?
201 bpm
Correct answer: 203 bpm
205 bpm
207 bpm
Q3.
Which is correct for the aerobic training zone?
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50 - 70% of maximum heart rate
70 - 80% of maximum heart rate
60 - 80% of maximum heart rate
Correct answer: 80 - 90% of maximum heart rate
Q4.
Match the training thresholds.
Correct Answer:aerobic training zone,60 - 80% maximum heart rate
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60 - 80% maximum heart rate

Correct Answer:anaerobic training zone,80 - 90% maximum heart rate
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80 - 90% maximum heart rate

Correct Answer:strength/power,above 70% one rep max
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above 70% one rep max

Correct Answer:muscular endurance,below 70% one rep max
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below 70% one rep max

Q5.
For strength/power an athlete should lift above 70% one rep max for approximately 3 sets of - 8 reps.
Correct Answer: 4, four
Q6.
For an athlete who is 16. Which is correct for training in the anaerobic zone?
122 - 163 bpm
145 - 163 bpm
163 - 196 bpm
Correct answer: 163 - 184 bpm
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