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Fartlek Training

Fartlek training involves periods of fast running alternated with slower running in an unstructured way. It stresses both the aerobic and anaerobic systems through continuous training with intervals. The intensity and speed during a fartlek run can be varied as the athlete wishes. Fartlek training provides benefits such as improved speed and endurance, strengthening of willpower, better race tactics, flexibility to adjust intensity, variety to keep training fun, efficient calorie burning, and simulation of various sports.

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Fartlek Training

Fartlek training involves periods of fast running alternated with slower running in an unstructured way. It stresses both the aerobic and anaerobic systems through continuous training with intervals. The intensity and speed during a fartlek run can be varied as the athlete wishes. Fartlek training provides benefits such as improved speed and endurance, strengthening of willpower, better race tactics, flexibility to adjust intensity, variety to keep training fun, efficient calorie burning, and simulation of various sports.

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FARTLEK TRAINING

Meaning Of Fartlek Training


Fartlek, which means "speed play" in Swedish, it
is continuous training with interval training. Fartlek
runs are a very simple form of a long distance run.
Fartlek training “is simply defined as periods of
fast running intermixed with periods of slower
running.” 
For some people, this could be a mix of jogging and
sprinting, but for beginners it could be walking with
jogging sections added in when possible.
The variable intensity and continuous nature of the
exercise
places stress on both the aerobic and anaerobic systems.

It differs from traditional interval training in that it is


unstructured; intensity and/or speed varies, as the athlete
wishes.

Fartlek training is generally associated with running,


but can include almost all kind of exercise.
How Does Fartlek Training Work?
Fartlek training can be structured in a number of different
ways and can be tailored toward individual training goals.
Different combinations that can be programmed include:
Fixed distance for the repetition.
Fixed time for the repetition.
Varying pace for both the repetition and recovery period.

Fartlek sessions are usually 20 minutes or more in duration


(including a warm up and cool down) and can be done almost
anywhere.
What are the Benefits?
 Improves speed.
 Improves endurance.
 Helps to train the mind and strengthen willpower.
 Improves race tactics if you are running competitively.
 Provides flexibility – intensity can be adjusted depending on how
you are feeling.
 Provides variety and keeps training fun.
 An efficient way to burn calories.
 Can be structured to simulate various sports.
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