Fitness: Types of training

Which one of these performers relies most heavily on their cardiovascular endurance?

• 200m runner

• 10 000m runner

• Discus thrower

• Long jumper

One benefit of a cool down is that it:

• Reduces the chance of injury during activity

• Reduces the risk of muscle stiffness after exercise

• Increases blood flow around the body

• Increases the production of lactic acid

What type of stretches should be performed as part of a cool down?

• Dynamic

• Ballistic (8-10 secs)

• Static (15-30 secs)

Which type of training involves training at a low/ moderate intensity for a long time?

• Circuit training

• Plyometric training

• Continuous training

• Interval training

Which type of training involves working at high intensity with periods of rest in between

• Circuit training

• Plyometric training

• Continuous training

• Interval training

Which type of training involves a series of exercises (such as sit ups and press ups) with rest in between

• Circuit training

• Plyometric training

• Continuous training

• Interval training

Which method of training means 'speed play' and varies the speed and terrain?

• Fartlek

• Flexibility

• Weight training

• Agility training

Which method of training involves progressively stretching the muscles

• Fartlek

• Flexibility

• Weight training

• Agility training

Which method of training involves overloading the muscles by lifting weights

• Fartlek

• Flexibility

• Weight training

• Agility training

Which method of training improves strength?

• Fartlek

• Flexibility

• Weight training

• Agility training