Sports Training — Physical Education STD 12 Commerce — Question

Endurance is the ability to sustain an activity.
Methods:

1. Continuous Training Method

Continuous training is one of the best methods for improving endurance. In this method of training, an exercise is performed for a long duration without any break.

Advantages:

• It increases glycogen in muscles and liver.
• It increases the number and size of mitochondria.
• It also increases the efficiency of heart and lungs.
• It improves willpower and makes the individual well-determined under the condition of fatigue.
• It makes the individual self-disciplined and self-confident.

2. Interval Training Method

It is a training of heart, through endurance training. If you run, your heart beats at a faster rate.

Advantages:

• More workout can be performed in a short duration.
• It is more beneficial for respiratory and circulatory systems and they can be trained both at the same time.
• The progress of the athlete can be measured easily'

Disadvantages:

• Top performance comes before competition and cannot remain up to the competition time.
• There are more chances of injuries.
• Regular training can lead to heart diseases.