Methods and effects of training

• methods of training

  • Continuous
  • Fartlek
  • Circuit
  • Interval
  • Plyometrics
  • Weight/resistance
• • Fartlek - athlete varies the pace of the run or/and the terrain they run over
  • Disadvantage - some urban areas have little variety of incline and terrain.
• continuous - performed for a long time at a low intensity, involving large muscle groups at a steady state .

  disadvantage - find longer session boring
• interval - form of high intensity training in which periods of work are mixed with periods of rest

  Disadvantage - maximal nature of intervals can be too challenging for some participants.
• Plyometrics are exercises in which muscles exert maximum force in short intervals of time

  Disadvantage - can cause injury if athlete is not in excellent condition.
• Circuit training

  • This develops muscular endurance, strength and/or cardiovascular fitness.