interval training

Question 1

define interval training

Answer 1

training method that incrporates periods of work interspersed with periods of rest

Question 2

desribe fartlek training

Answer 2

a version of interval training which involves different working intensities and terrain chnages from high ti lower and back to higher intensity.

Question 3

what are the benefits of interval and fartlek training

Answer 3

improves cardiovascular endurance and anaerobic fitness

Question 4

what types of energy systems are used in interval trainings

Answer 4

• high intensity interval = anaerobic
• low intensity intervals = aerobic

Question 5

how do you alter intervals to stress the aerobic and anaerobic energy systems

Answer 5

• high intensity intervals can last between 10-60 seconds to stress anaerobic system
• low intensity intervals can last several minutes and stresses aerobic system

Question 6

what athletes use interval training and why

Answer 6

• 200m sprinter. Interval training at high intensity will increase speed

Question 7

what athletes use fartlek training

Answer 7

Used by games players – Hockey players

Question 8

advantages if interval training

Answer 8

• Quick and easy to set up.
• Can mix aerobic and anaerobic exercise which replicates team games.

Question 9

disadvantages of interval training

Answer 9

• It can be hard to keep going when you start to fatigue (high motivation and self discipline needed)
• Over training can occur if sufficient rest is not allowed between sessions (48 hours)

Question 10

advantages of fartlek training

Answer 10

• More enjoyable than interval and continuous training
• Good for sports which require changes in speed
• Easily adapted to suit the individuals level of fitness and sport.

Question 11

disadvantages of fartlek training

Answer 11

• Performer must be well motivated particularly when intensity is high
• Difficult to assess whether performer is performing at the correct intensity