Welcome to the Methods of the Training section
In this section we will be discussing the various training methods available for the athlete to reach their full potential.
The first method we discussed was Interval Training, where we provided data to assist you in understanding the purpose of such sessions.
This first article covered Interval Training Defined as well as The Physiology of Intermittent Exercise which will then lead to the Interpretation. The article is fairly lengthy, and provides a scientific prospective in 'layman' terms.
Now we move towards Fartlek, what the word means and what the training entails.
Training Methods discussed
With further methods of training discussed over a period of time.
View : The training articles
- Continuous training to improve Cardiorespiratory Endurance
- Build Rest and Recovery Into Your Fitness Programme
- The cornerstones of training
- In the long run - You`ll find endurance
- Six Building Blocks of Distance Running
Training to improve Aerobic power utilising Heart Rate
- Maximum Heart Rate Stress Tests
- Train at percentage HRmax
- The "Training-Sensitive Zone" - Heart-Rate
10K Training Programs
- Training program to run a sub 31 minute 10K
- Training program to run a sub 33 minute 10K
- Training program to run a sub 35 minute 10K
- Training program to run a sub 40 minute 10K
- Training program to run a sub 45 minute 10K
- Training program to run a sub 50 minute 10K
- Training program to run a sub 55 minute 10K
- Training program to run a sub 60 minute 10K
Race your Best 10km
Over the years we have developed a strategy as to 'how to race your best 10k'. The strategy is based on your training, related to our 10km programs, and is specific to the sessions you have conducted. … [Read More...]
Tips for Interval Training
I would like to share some of my own tips for interval training. Interval training is one of the best ways to improve your speed endurance and they are a solid part of my own training: 1 km and 2 km intervals every third week. … [Read More...]
Interval Intensity of Understanding Intervals
The article below leads on from the 1st article The Interpretation of Understanding Intervals OK then, all hard intervals all the time, right? NO, keep reading, the plot thickens. From what I have presented so far, and other research, I feel comfortable in saying that a program employing relatively low … [Read More...]
10k Training Programs
Applying short-term goals in your running training cycles - Everyone knows that setting … [Read More...]
For decades, interval training has been used by endurance athletes to improve their … [Read More...]
I would like to share some of my own tips for interval training. Interval training is one … [Read More...]
Over the years we have developed a strategy as to 'how to race your best 10k'. The … [Read More...]
sub 55 minute 10k - Firstly, what must be understood is that in order for you to run sub … [Read More...]
sub 60 minutes 10k - Firstly, what must be understood is that in order for you to run sub … [Read More...]
Further information to make a success out of your 10k training programs. Please note, … [Read More...]
Further information to make a success out of your 10k training programs. You have … [Read More...]
Further information to make a success out of your 10k training programs. Please … [Read More...]
Firstly, what must be understood is that in order for you to run sub 31 minutes for 10Km, … [Read More...]
Water Running
Water running in the deep end of the pool is quite advantageous as an alternative workout … [Read More...]
Overtraining
Listed below are the warning signs of overtraining: In the Muscles Persistent soreness … [Read More...]
Continuous Training
Cardiorespiratory; heart and lungs, and their ability to deliver the efficient supply of … [Read More...]
Interval Training
For decades, interval training has been used by endurance athletes to improve their … [Read More...]
I would like to share some of my own tips for interval training. Interval training is one … [Read More...]
Matching training characteristics to physiological changes Which is "better", Interval … [Read More...]
The article below leads on from the first article Understanding Intervals … [Read More...]
The article below leads on from the 1st article The Interpretation of Understanding … [Read More...]
Fartlek Training
The word fartlek is a Swedish word that translates directly into “speed play”. Fartlek is … [Read More...]
Derived from the Swedish term that means 'Speed Play', fartlek can provide an excellent … [Read More...]
From a coaching perspective, the creation of a fartlek session is to achieve two things, … [Read More...]
The following are considered the favourite six Fartlek sessions for athletes, which are … [Read More...]
Heart Rate Training
Train at percentage HRmax It is generally accepted that, aerobic capacity is developed … [Read More...]
Training-Sensitive Zone Maximum exercise heart rate is on most occasions determined … [Read More...]
Many athletes who have a history of continual sport since their early teens have a higher … [Read More...]