circuit training

Question 1

define circuit training

Answer 1

A series of exercises completed one after another. Each exercise is called a station. Each station should work a different area of the body to avoid fatigue.
i.e. press ups, sit ups, squats, shuttle runs.

Question 2

advantages of circuit training

Answer 2

• Quick and easy to set up
• Easy to complete with large groups
• Can be adjusted to be made specific for certain
  sports. i.e. netball specific circuit
• Can develop any chosen component of fitness

Question 3

disadvanatges of circuit training

Answer 3

• Technique can be affected by fatigue and can increase risk of injury
• Must have motivation and drive to complete the set amount of repetitions and sets.

Question 4

which energy systems are stressed during circuit training

Answer 4

• high intensity stations = anaerobic
• low intensity stations = aerobic