interval training
TrainingTraining that alternates between bursts of high-intensity activity and periods of rest or low-intensity activity.
Related Terms in Training
static stretching
Holding a stretch for a period of time. Usually reserved for the cool-down phase to improve flexibility.
functional training
Training specific to a player's position (e.g., defenders practicing clearing headers, strikers practicing holding up the ball).
warm-up
The initial part of a training session designed to raise body temperature and prepare muscles for intense activity.
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