Training programs

Question 1

what are training programs?

Answer 1

they are programs designed to help improve the athlete’s ability in specific sports or areas of sport.

Question 2

what are the three main phases of a training program?

Answer 2

warm up
main set
cool down

Question 3

what is a warm up

Answer 3

Prepares your body physically and mentally
Increases body temperature
Distributes blood flow to working muscles
Prepares the body for sports specific movements

Question 4

what is the main set

Answer 4

Your main set should reflect the fitness components need in your sport. Main sets can be split into different fitness components, skills and tactical sessions.

Question 5

what is a cool down

Answer 5

Slowly decreases breathing rate and heart rate
Helps to slowly decrease intensity to help redistribute blood flow to organs
Provides a good time to trigger point trained muscles on the foam roller
New research states stretching is not beneficial after speed and strength training