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Distinguish between training, overtraining, overreaching.
Training: Performing an exercise in an organised manner on a regular basis with a specific goal in mind Over-training: When an athlete tries to do more training than capable (physically or mentally) Overreaching: is transient overtraining
Describe various methods of training
• Flexibility training • Strength + resistance training • Circuit training • Interval training • Plymetrics • Continous training • Fartlek • Cross-training
Discuss possible indicators of over-training
• Changes in resting HR • Chronic muscle soreness • Reduced immune function + frequent upper-respiratory infection (coughs and colds) • Sleep disturbance • Fatigue • Decreased appetite • Sudden + unexplained descrease in performance
Discuss how periodization should be organized to optimise performance and avoid overtraining and injury
Transition (post-season) Preparation (pre-season) Competition (season) Macrocycle: 1-4 years Mesocycle: 1-3 months Microcycle: 7-14 days
Explain the relationship between cellular metabolism and the production of heat in the human body
When cellular metabolism increase: heat production increase vice versa