GCSE PE:Types Of Training

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Continuous
is any type of physical training that involves activity without rest intervals. Continuous training can be performed at low, moderate, or high exercise intensities, and is often contrasted with interval training, often called high-intensity interval
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example of continuous training
cycling for 30-45 minutes at a continuous pace without having to stop.
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how it links to fitness
Besides developing your endurance, continuous training helps you to: Maintain or lose weight. Improve your cardiovascular and respiratory health. Manage stress and sleep.
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Fartlek
a system of training for distance runners in which the terrain and pace are continually varied
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an example of fartlek
A more effective fartlek training session then, would be a jog for 60 seconds, followed by a hard run for 30 seconds, followed by a jog for 30 seconds, followed by all-out sprint for 10 seconds, followed by a walk for 30 seconds.
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how it links to fitness
The principle behind fartlek training is to enable the body to adapt to various speeds, conditioning the body to become faster over the longer distance.
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interval
Interval training is a type of training that involves a series of low- to high-intensity workouts interspersed with rest or relief periods.
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example of interval training
•Jog or walk at a more comfortable pace for three minutes.
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how it links to fitness
Interval training adheres to the principle of adaptation. ... Intervals also allow an athlete to increase training intensity without overtraining or burn-out. Adding high-intensity intervals to a workout routine is also a great way add cross training
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H.I.I.T
High-intensity interval training (HIIT), also called high-intensity intermittent exercise (HIIE) or sprint interval training (SIT), is a form of interval training, a cardiovascular exercise strategy alternating short periods of intense anaerobic exer
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examples of H.I.I.T
anything that is high intesity and has very short beaks inbetween
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how it links to fitness
HIIT Can Burn a Lot of Calories in a Short Amount of Time. ... This is because HIIT allows you to burn about the same amount of calories, but spend less time exercising.
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Circuit
Circuit training is a form of body conditioning or endurance training or resistance training using high-intensity. It targets strength building or muscular endurance.
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examples of hiit training
•Upper-body. Press ups, Bench dips, Pull-ups, Medicine ball chest pass, Bench lift, Inclined press up.
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how it links to fitness
If you're looking for a full-body workout in 30 minutes or less, circuit training does the trick. You get the benefits of muscle building and toning along with an intense cardio workout. ... Switch up the exercises frequently to tame the exercise dol
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weights
a system of conditioning involving lifting weights especially for strength and endurance
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examples of weight training
•Flat Barbell or Dumbbell Bench Press
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how it links to fitness
Develop strong bones. By stressing your bones, strength training can increase bone density and reduce the risk of osteoporosis. Manage your weight. Strength training can help you manage or lose weight, and it can increase your metabolism to help you
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plyometrics
a form of exercise that involves rapid and repeated stretching and contracting of the muscles, designed to increase strength
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examples of plyometrics training
skipping, bounding, jumping rope, hopping, lunges, jump squats, and clap push-ups are all examples of plyometric exercises.
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how it links to fitness
Plyometrics are ideal for athletes or people looking to improve muscular power, speed and strength. They also help facilitate weight loss and help tone and define your muscles; however, these exercises are not without risk.
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cycling for 30-45 minutes at a continuous pace without having to stop.

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example of continuous training

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Besides developing your endurance, continuous training helps you to: Maintain or lose weight. Improve your cardiovascular and respiratory health. Manage stress and sleep.

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a system of training for distance runners in which the terrain and pace are continually varied

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A more effective fartlek training session then, would be a jog for 60 seconds, followed by a hard run for 30 seconds, followed by a jog for 30 seconds, followed by all-out sprint for 10 seconds, followed by a walk for 30 seconds.

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