Methods of training

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how many methods of training are there? can you name them?
6, interval, continuous, fartlek, circuit, weight, cross
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what is interval training?
high intensity periods of work followed by defined periods of rest
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name a two advantages of interval training?
works on anaerobic respiration and takes place over short periods or bursts
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who would benefit from continuous training?
swimmers and team game players
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what is continuous training?
steady training, with not a high working heart rate, no rest periods, sessions usually last for at least 15-20 minutes
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name two advantages of continuous training?
improves aerobic fitness, it is cheap to set up because it is only running
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who would benefit from continuous training?
long- distance runners, cyclists and swimmers
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what is fartlek training?
working at different intensities for different periods of time, with short periods of rest
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name two advantages of fartlek
can take place in any enviroment, can be done in a range of enviroments
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who would benefit from fartlek?
games players such as football players and netball players
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what is circuit training?
a number of exercises to work the entire body
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name two advantages of circuit training
work on certain areas needed for improvement in the sport, can work aerobically and anaerobically
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who would benefit from circuit training?
games players such as football and netball players
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what is weight training
training that is done to improve muscle mass
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two advantages of muscle mass
increase muscular strength, develop muscle bulk
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who would benefit from weight training
body builders and weight lifters
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what is cross training?
cross training is a mixture of trainings
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two advantages of cross training
allows a variety of training which makes it more interesting, can train with different people who partake in different activities
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who would benefit from cross training?
cross training can benefit everyone because it can be changed to suit your individual needs
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