3.4.2 Fartlek training

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  • Fartlek training mixes high-intensity bursts with periods of lower intensity recovery
  • What is an example of a high-intensity activity in Fartlek training?
    Sprint at 80% effort
  • Match the objective of Fartlek training with its description:
    Improving Cardiovascular Fitness ↔️ Enhances heart function and circulation
    Increasing Endurance ↔️ Extends the ability to sustain high-intensity exercise
    Boosting Mental Toughness ↔️ Builds resilience and mental focus
  • How does Fartlek training increase endurance?
    Sustaining high-intensity exercise
  • During the fast intervals phase, athletes may engage in activities such as sprinting or cycling uphill.
  • Fartlek training improves cardiovascular fitness by enhancing heart function and circulation.

    True
  • The speed work in Fartlek training helps improve acceleration and top-end speed.
  • What type of training is Fartlek training?
    Interval training
  • Fartlek training is derived from the Swedish phrase "speed play" and is a type of interval training.
  • The main objectives of Fartlek training include improving cardiovascular fitness, increasing endurance, and enhancing speed.
  • Arrange the phases of a typical Fartlek workout in the correct order:
    1️⃣ Warm-up
    2️⃣ Fast Intervals
    3️⃣ Recovery
    4️⃣ Cool-down
  • The high-intensity bursts in Fartlek training improve cardiovascular fitness.
  • What is a unique feature of Fartlek training compared to rigid interval schedules?
    Training flexibility
  • In interval training, the high-intensity intervals usually last from 30 seconds to 2 minutes.
  • Fartlek training is a type of interval training that combines high-intensity bursts with lower-intensity recovery periods.

    True
  • How does Fartlek training improve cardiovascular fitness?
    Improves heart function and circulation
  • Order the phases of a typical Fartlek workout
    1️⃣ Warm-up
    2️⃣ Fast Intervals
    3️⃣ Recovery
    4️⃣ Cool-down
  • What is the key difference between Fartlek training and interval training in terms of flexibility?
    Fartlek allows adjustable intervals
  • What is the defining characteristic of Fartlek training compared to rigid interval schedules?
    Flexibility
  • The varying intensity levels during Fartlek training help improve heart function and circulation.
    True
  • What mental quality is improved by pushing through high-intensity intervals in Fartlek training?
    Mental toughness
  • To address the limitations of Fartlek, coaches often incorporate it into a broader, periodized training plan
  • During the high-intensity phase of a Fartlek workout, activities such as sprinting or cycling uphill are recommended.
  • What other types of training should be included in a comprehensive fitness program alongside Fartlek?
    Strength training
  • What is the Swedish phrase from which Fartlek training is derived?
    Speed play
  • Fartlek training uses rigid interval schedules.
    False
  • One of the main objectives of Fartlek training is improving cardiovascular fitness.
  • Cardiovascular fitness is improved through varied intensity levels.
  • A typical Fartlek workout includes a warm-up, alternating fast and slow intervals, and a cool-down.

    True
  • What type of activity is recommended during the warm-up phase of Fartlek training?
    Jogging and stretching
  • Arrange the phases of a typical Fartlek workout in the correct order:
    1️⃣ Warm-up
    2️⃣ Fast Intervals
    3️⃣ Recovery
    4️⃣ Cool-down
  • How does Fartlek training improve endurance?
    High-intensity bursts followed by recovery
  • Fartlek training allows athletes to adjust the work-to-rest ratios based on their fitness levels and how they feel.
    True
  • During the high-intensity phase of Fartlek training, athletes may sprint at 80% effort for 2-5 minutes.

    True
  • Match the objective of Fartlek training with its description:
    Improve cardiovascular fitness ↔️ Enhances heart function and circulation
    Increase endurance ↔️ Helps sustain prolonged exercise
    Enhance speed ↔️ Improves acceleration and top-end speed
  • The warm-up phase of Fartlek training usually lasts 10-15 minutes and involves light jogging and stretching.

    True
  • Fartlek training builds mental toughness by challenging athletes to push through high-intensity intervals.

    True
  • Match the intensity level with an example exercise:
    High ↔️ Sprinting
    Low ↔️ Jogging
  • Athletes using Fartlek training can adjust the duration and intensity of intervals based on how they feel.

    True
  • What does the Swedish phrase 'Fartlek' translate to in English?
    Speed play