Continuous training

Continuous training This type of exercise is, as the name suggests, continuous! Rests are not allowed. To achieve this you must exercise at a constant rate which is within your aerobic training zone (60-80% max heart rate). Continuous training should last for bouts of at least 20 minutes (when starting) up to 2 hours or more! (think of a marathon!) Advantages - Needs only a small amount of easy to use, accessible equipment, if any Good for aerobic fitness Good for losing weight Disadvantages - can be boring Doesn't improve anaerobic fitness so isn't as good for team games like football or hockey which involve short bursts of speed

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Physical Education -> Continuous training Continuous training Continuous training is designed to improve endurance. Continuous training is designed to improve endurance. Continuous training is primarily designed to improve the following FC: cardio-vascular endurance local muscular endurance of the legs It can be done in swimming, running and cycling, depending on what is specific to the sport. Duration needs to be for more than 20 minutes to be of benefit. Intensity is done at 70-85% maximum HR to ensure the aerobic system is taxed. The intensity, duration and terrain of the session can be varied. Example: Continuous training shows increasing overload through manipulation of time and intensity.

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