A.1 Training

• Training - performing an exercise in a organised manner, on a regular basis, with a specific goal in mind
• Overreaching - os a transient of overtraining. Placing stress on the body that is beyong an athlete's current limit of tolerance
• Name 8 training methods:

  1. flexibility training
  2. strength & resistance training
  3. circuit training
  4. interval training
  5. plyometrics
  6. continuous training
  7. fartlek training / speed play
  8. cross training
• Circuit training

  
  

  • Description - combine strength & resistance with aerobic cardiovascular excercises for overall fitness and conditioning.

  
  

  • Benefit - interesting as there is variety - higher motivation

  
  

  • Safety - needs space for stations to be set up
• Interval Training:

  • alternates short, high intensity bursts of speed with slower recovery phases

  Benefits:

  • body produces lactic acid more efficiently
  • increases cardiovascular efficiency
  • develop greater speed and endurance
  • burns more calories in a short amount of time
• Name 8 inidcators of overtraining

  1. resting heart rate increases
  2. sleep disturbance
  3. fatigue
  4. chronic muscle soreness
  5. reduced immune functions
  6. frequent upper respiratory tract infections
  7. sudden and unexplained decrease in performance
  8. decreased appetite
• Possible indicators of overtraining:

  • changes to resting heart rate
  • chronic muscle soreness
  • reduced immune function and frequent upper respiratory tract infections (coughs and colds)
  • sleep disturbance
  • fatigue
  • decreased appetite
  • sudden and unexplained decrease in performance