Types of Training Methods

Question 1

Weight Training

Answer 1

Uses weights as a form of resistance training
Overloads your muscles safely over a period of time
can be used to improve muscular endurance and muscular power
Helps to Prevent Diseases like Diabetes
To improve muscular strength: high weight, low reps (6-19)
To improve muscular endurance: ligthter weights, many reps (20-25 reps)

Question 2

Fartlek Training

Answer 2

is Swedish, involves changes of speed. Like walking, runnnig or cycling ar different speeds and intesities for a minimum of 30 minutes.

Question 3

Flexibility Training

Answer 3

Uses series of excersises to increase the range of movement at a joint. It elongates soft tissue to prepare for the rigors of sport that you might do.

Question 4

Altitude Training

Answer 4

When you train at a higher altiude that what you are used to. Due to the low amount of oxygen at a high altitude, this method helps you make more red bloods cells that carry oxygen. Is good for sports like track and marathon running

Question 5

Continuos Training

Answer 5

keeps heart rate up. When you work at a moderate rate, keeping pulse rate constant rate between 60-80% of its maximum ability.

Question 6

Circuit Training

Answer 6

Performing a series of excercises or activities in a special order called a circuit

Question 7

Plyometric Training

Answer 7

a series of explosive moements designed to improve muscular power
movements include: jumps, leaps etc
puts stress on muscles and joints

Question 8

Interval Training

Answer 8

any training using alternate periods of very hard excercise and reat
rest periods are essential for recovery and make us train fo longer
you can vary time distance effot and type of activity