Training methods

• Continuous training is 20 minutes or longer without any breaks.
• continuous improves cardiovascular fitness and muscular endurance
• Fartlek training is periods of high intensity followed by periods of low intensity over different terrains
• fartlek-Changes of pace allow for recovery so performer can work maximally.
• The changes of pace in fartlek training means that the performer works both aerobically and anaerobically
• Fartlek training is best for game sports as it replicates the different intensitys included
• Circuit training involves a chain of different activities that can be selected to suit individual needs and activity requirements.
• Circuit training can be used to develop all components of fitness depending on the nature of stations included
• Circuits usually include 6-12 stations and are organised in a loop so you can progress from one to the next
• The stations can be skill or fitness based
• The variety of stations allow recovery of muscle groups
• Depending on the intensity of the circuit it can either be aerobic or anaerobic
• Interval training has periods of intense activity followed by periods of rest
• Plyometric training includes:jumping/ bounding movements, high intensity, short duration, breaks beween sets, speed not endurance, maximal
• Plyometrics used to develop power by quickly lengthening and then quickly shortening muscles
• Weight training is a type of resistance training that uses weight machines or free weights to increase muscle mass and strength by working against a resistance or load
• weight training can target specific muscles you wish to train by doing particular excercises
• To develop power and strength use heigh weights and low reps
• To develop endurance use low weight and high reps