Degree Level 4 - Fitness Testing by Alix https://padlet.com/alixbell/y5mpsvq83ue6 en-us 2019-03-06 12:37:34 UTC 2023-04-27 09:39:50 UTC hello@padlet.com Flexibility training https://padlet.com/alixbell/y5mpsvq83ue6/wish/2570096013 Hedrick (2000) found that flexibility is an important aspect of any sports programme. Optimum flexibility provides increased resistance to muscle injury. 
Gender plays a role in flexibility, women are usually more flexible than men. 
Flexibility increased with heat and decreased with cold temperatures. 
Physically active individuals are usually more flexible than inactive individuals ]]> 2023-04-27 09:21:04 UTC https://padlet.com/alixbell/y5mpsvq83ue6/wish/2570096013 https://padlet.com/alixbell/y5mpsvq83ue6/wish/2570098241 Greater core stability may benefit sports performance by providing a foundation for greater force production in the upper and lower extremities (Willardson 2007) -kaydan John ]]> 2023-04-27 09:22:53 UTC https://padlet.com/alixbell/y5mpsvq83ue6/wish/2570098241 https://padlet.com/alixbell/y5mpsvq83ue6/wish/2570103573 Stabilizer, mobilizer, and load transfer core muscles assist in understanding injury risk, assessing core muscle function, and developing injury prevention programs. (Bliven 2013) kaydan john ]]> 2023-04-27 09:28:23 UTC https://padlet.com/alixbell/y5mpsvq83ue6/wish/2570103573 https://padlet.com/alixbell/y5mpsvq83ue6/wish/2570104736 Junior et al (2017) found that performing flexibility training immediately before resistance training can contribute to a lower number of repetitions, total volume and muscle hypertrophy

]]> 2023-04-27 09:29:40 UTC https://padlet.com/alixbell/y5mpsvq83ue6/wish/2570104736 https://padlet.com/alixbell/y5mpsvq83ue6/wish/2570107644 In basketball, the ability to generate maximal strength levels in the shortest period of time (muscular power) is necessary to gain high sport performance levels
Asadi, A., 2013. Effects of in-season short-term plyometric training on jumping and agility performance of basketball players. Sport Sciences for Health, 9, pp.133-137.]]> 2023-04-27 09:32:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alixbell/y5mpsvq83ue6/wish/2570107644 https://padlet.com/alixbell/y5mpsvq83ue6/wish/2570109653 Several studies have demonstrated the positive effects of plyometric and resistance training to increase the levels of strength and power.
Plyometric exercise, such as jumping, bounding, and hopping, is a widely used training mode to improve muscle power
Asadi, A., 2013. Effects of in-season short-term plyometric training on jumping and agility performance of basketball players. Sport Sciences for Health, 9, pp.133-137.
]]> 2023-04-27 09:34:28 UTC https://padlet.com/alixbell/y5mpsvq83ue6/wish/2570109653 Interval training https://padlet.com/alixbell/y5mpsvq83ue6/wish/2570113085 Interval training refers to the basic concept of alternating periods of relatively intense exercise with periods of lower-intensity effort or complete rest for recovery.
Gibala, Gillen and Percival (2014)

Interval training can be used to improve cardiovascular health and help reduce fat. Used by footballers, tennis players, basketballers and rugby players.

Positives:
Improve cardiovascular health
Reduce fat
Keep heart healthy 

Negatives: 
Injury 
Dizziness 
Sickness

]]> 2023-04-27 09:38:12 UTC https://padlet.com/alixbell/y5mpsvq83ue6/wish/2570113085 https://padlet.com/alixbell/y5mpsvq83ue6/wish/2570114422 The term Fartlek means ‘speed play’ in Swedish. 
It’s a training method that blends continuous training with interval training. 
Fartlek training is defined as periods of fast running intermixed with periods of slower running. This could be a mid of jogging and sprinting. 
(Pradeep Kumar 2015)
International journal of physical education, sports and health 2015; 2(2): 291-293

Fartlek can be used for beginners however it is aimed more at sport specific athletes to build speed, endurance and strength. Fartlek training has a high risk of injury by going out too soon and too fast. 
Martin, H. (2023) Fartlek training: what is it, benefits, tips and workouts
Benefits- Fartlek runs can be done anywhere which creates verity for the runner. This keeps them engaged. Also Fartlek is one of the best ways to improve your endurance and speed.

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