Fartlek

FARTLEK TRAINING PRINT, BELLE, MEW, OIL, PARN

Definition Fartlek, which means “speed play” in Swedish, is continuous training with interval training. It is a simple form of a long distance run which is a periods of fast running intermixed with periods of slower running.

Components of Fitness Developped - Cardiovascular Fitness - Muscular Endurance - Speed - Recovery time - Lactate Threshold

Sports that use this method The sports that involve sprinting, running, jogging and walking with variations in direction of movement. - For example, tennis, rugby, soccer, and football.

Red = sprint Blue = jog Orange = walk (Area Covered: Basketball Court)

Strengths & Weaknesses Strength ● ● ● ●

Provide Variety Burns More Calories Adaptable Fit to everyone

(Athelete + non sport person)

Weakness ● ● ● ●

Can lead to Imbalance Training Plan Increase Injury Risk for Beginner A bit confusing at the begining Hard to Evaluate Individual Performance

Areas for Improvement - BEING MORE CONFIDENT while telling the instructions - Find ways to evaluate performance of each individual.