Fitness training methods
Fitness training methods determine the effectiveness and intensity of our workout. And we have quite a range of exercise techniques we can choose from.
Training intensity
Training intensity can be varied with many different factors. So within our workout we can’t just achieve variety by changing the exercises we practice but by driving the intenseness of our training.
Health-oriented endurance training
A health-oriented endurance training has many positive effects and should be practised by all genders and ages. The performance level of the cardiovascular system will be improved and the immune system strengthened.
Health-oriented strength training
A health-oriented strength training can be performed by everyone at any age. No matter if you are man or woman. Weight training has many positive effects that can be achieved by anyone.
Exercise and fitness for seniors
Exercise and fitness for seniors: It is never too late to begin a health-oriented fitness training. Especially for older adults it is essential for the mobility and quality of life to perform exercises to stay fit.
How to determine your maximum heart rate?
How to determine your maximum heart rate? The maximum pulse rate is the best measure to steer and control the intensity of your endurance training. But the highest pulse rate cannot be figured or calculated.
Heart rate calculation
The calculation of the heart rate is a very common used method to determine the training intensity. But it represents a very general approach that doesn’t consider individual aspects of the respective athlete.
Optimal exercise heart rate
Optimal exercise heart rate: There is no optimal exercise heart rate that can be determined in general. The right heart rate depends on many factors and needs to be adapted situationally.
Health model
Health model – continuum
The health model is a perspective to see the physical and mental condition as a continuous oscillation between illness and wellness. This approach follows the health-disease-continuum of Antonovski (Salutogenesis).
Fitness model
Fitness model – key element
The fitness model differentiates between sport- and health-oriented fitness. Fitness is a key element within the area of health promotion and deals with physical and mental factors of influence.