Types of Training Flashcards
(27 cards)
Circuit Training
A number of activities at different stations; the athletes move between each station with little or no rest
Continuous Training
Physical activity which involves prolonged periods of aerobic exercise, such as running or cycling
Fartlek Training
Continuous exercise performed on different terrains, at different speeds or with different periods of work and rest
High-intensity interval training
Intermittent periods of high-intensity exercise with periods of recovery or low-intensity exercise
Static Stretching
A range of isometric stretches are performed for 30 seconds and then repeated
Weight Training
Weights are lifted in a series of movements which target different muscle groups
Plyometrics
An eccentric contraction is performed and followed by a larger, concentric contraction
What component of fitness would continuous and fartlek training train?
Cardiovascular and muscular endurance
What component of fitness would circuit training train?
All components
What components of fitness would high-intensity training train?
Power, cardiovascular and muscular endurance
What components of fitness does static stretching train?
Flexibility
What components of fitness does weight training train?
Strength, power, and muscular endurance
What components of fitness does plyometrics train?
Power
Advantages of circuit training
- Variety to age, etc
- Easy to monitor/alter
Useful for many people at once
Advantages of continuous training
- Good for loosing wait
Useful for long distance training
Advantages of fartlek training
- Easily adapted
- Change in speed
Useful for quick change in speed sports
Advantages of high-intensity training
- Easy to set up
- Can mix (an)aerobic
Advantages of static stretching
- Safe
- Can be done by anyone
Useful for stretching / flexibility
Advantages of weight training
- Can be adapted easily
Useful for building muscle
Advantages of plyometrics
- Easy to set up
- Useful for power
Disadvantages of circuit training
- Needs lots of space and motivation
Disadvantages of continuous training
- Extremely boring
- Doesn’t improve anaerobic fitness
Disadvantages of fartlek training
- Too easy to skip
- Difficult to judge
Disadvantages of high-intensity training
- Boring
- hard to carry on if fatigued
