Circuit training
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- Created on: 13-12-17 17:51
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- Circuit Training
- Definition: A series of exercises performed one after the other with a rest in between.
- It is flexible in that it can be organised to train many different components of fitness or to train a specific aspect.
- It is most common that a circuit is designed to train different fitness components and work on different muscles/ body parts.
- An example for rugby would incorporate the principles of training. In this example it is important the rugby player performs exercise appropriate to the sport.
- Specificity: circuits would focus on specific muscles used and aspects of fitness required for rugby.
- Prgressive overload- when the circuit is repeated, it should gradually be made harder.
- Reversibility- the circuit should be repeated regularly to prevent loss of fitness
- Tedium- circuits should be varied to prevent boredom.
- Frequency- may well be completed three times a week.
- Intensity- depends on the fitness level but could start at 20 seconds of work/ 30 seconds rest. and then 2 minutes between each circuit.
- Time- 30 minute sessions.
- Type- Circuit training
- Advantages and disadvantage
- It can be varied to suit fitness level
- The circuit can be manipulated to train different things
- It is easy to monitor and alter
- Exercises chosen can be simple or complex.
- An appropriate amount of space is needed
- It requires specialist equipment
- It is difficult to gauge an appropriate work/rest ratio at the start
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