fartlek training

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what is fartlek training?

  • a type of continuous training with changes in intensity

  • changes can be in speed or terrain

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example of fartlek training

  • sprint 10s → jog 20s (repeat 4 mins) → run uphill 2 mins

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what does fartlek training improve?

  • cardiovascular endurance

  • muscular endurance

  • speed

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why is fartlek training useful?

  • includes both aerobic and anaerobic activity

  • good for sports with different paces (e.g. hockey, rugby)

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how to overload fartlek training?

  • increase times or speeds

  • make terrain harder (e.g. more hills)

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what is an advantage of fartlek training?

  • very adaptable to different sports and fitness levels

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what are the disadvantages of fartlek training?

  • can lack structure, making it easy to skip hard parts

  • hard to track progress