Fitness And Training 2.0 Flashcards
What is overload
A greater than normal stress applied to the body for adaptations to take place
What is progression
Gradually increasing the frequency intensity and time of excercise
What is reversibility
Any adaptations that take place as a result of not training
What is fitt
Frequency
Intensity
Time
Type
What are the types of training
Continuous
Interval
Fartlek
HIIT
Circuit
Weight
Plyometric
What is continuous training
Involves working at a steady intensity in the aerobic training zone for at least 20 mins
Advantage of continuous training
Doesn’t require a lot of equipment
Straightforward
Disadvantage of continuous training
Doesn’t improve anaerobic fitness
Takes a long timr
What is fartlek training
Blend of continuous and interval training where intensity rises and falls
What is interval training
Comprises of pre determined periods of work and pre determined periods of rest
What is HIIT
A type of interval training which involves periods of intense work and active recovery
What is circuit training
Involves 6 to ten different excercise all don’t one after the other in stages
What is weight training
Involves the use of free weights and resistance machines to apply overload on the muscles
What is plyometric
The use of high impact excercises to train your muscles to contract more powerfully
What are the stages of a warm up
Pulse raiser
Mobility
Stretching
Dynamic movement
Skill rehearsal
