Aerobic Training Methods

Question 1

Describe Continuous training
(give features)

Answer 1

-Steady State exercise
-Longer than 20 mins
-Up to 2 hours
-60-80% of max HR

Question 2

Advantages of continuous training

Answer 2

-Simple
-Cheap
-Available to all
-Develops CV endurance

Question 3

Disadvantages of continuous training

Answer 3

-Tedious (boring)
-Chronic injuries
-Reduces speed speed
-Long duration

Question 4

Describe fartlek training
(give features)

Answer 4

-Involves changes in SPEED, incline and terrain
-Continuous

Question 5

Advantages of fartlek training

Answer 5

-more variety than continuous
-maintains speed focus