types of training and training methods
continuous training
fartlek
aerobic interval
circuit training
arrangement of exercises requiring athlete to spend time completing each exercise before moving on
- large improvements in muscular endurance, strength and flexibility
anaerobic interval
flexibility
ability of joints to bend, stretch and twist through ROM without injury
benefits of flexibility
prevents injury, muscle soreness, improves body’s mechanical efficiency, reduces tightening of muscles, improves coordination
static stretching
proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretch (PNF stretch)
ballistic stretching
dynamic stretching
- eg. leg swings.
fixed weights
lifting weights at specific loads and performing certain number of reps and sets
adv. of fixed weights
disadv. of fixed weights
elastic/resistance strength training
use of elastic bands to provide resistance
adv. of elastic strength training
hydraulic strength training
adv. of hydraulic training
principles of training
RSVP within time
progressive overload
training effect when system or tissue is worked harder than accustomed to
how progressive overload achieved (aerobic, strength ,flexibility)
specificity
type of exercise used should be specific to task requirements, energy systems, muscle groups and components of fitness involved in task
eg. sprinter needs to train fast twitch muscle fibres whist developing anaerobic threshold and lower leg muscles
reversibility
training effects gained from training can be quickly lost if person does not participate in training for >2 weeks