Fartlek Training
Fartlek, developed in the 1930's, comes from the Swedish for 'Speed Play', combines continuous and interval training.
Fartlek - Swedish for "speed play," a type of loosely structured interval training for runners, cyclists, and in-line skaters. It combines high-intensity segments with your regular training pace in order to build strength and speed.
Fartlek training (speed play)
Training in which the pace is varied from a fast sprint to slow jogging.
Fat-free mass
The combined mass of the body of everything that is not fat (e.g. muscle, bone, skin and organs) .
Fartlek: A loosely structured interval training method that uses bursts of speed used to build strength and speed. It is used by runners, cyclists and in-line skaters.
Fascia: A fibrous membrane of supporting connective tissues.
FARTLEK : Swedish word for speedplay; workout includes faster running mixed with slower running; adds variety to training and can be performed in any setting. TOP ...
3) Fartlek runs
A strange name, but a great session nonetheless! Fartlek derives from the Swedish for 'speed play' so there's no problem guessing the style of this session! ...
Fartlek Training
No discussion of Interval Training would be complete with a reference to Fartlek Training. Translated from Swedish, "Fartlek" literally means "speed play." What is it?
65. Mix it up
"Fartlek training can help you build strength and endurance, learn race pace, and practice race tactics all in a single workout." --Bill Dellinger, former University of Oregon coach and 1964 Olympic 5000 bronze medal winner ...
How to Design a Fartlek Training Session for Your Sport
Fartlek may sound strange but it's a highly effective form of training. And with so many variations you need to make sure it's specific to your event...
The first type, fartleks, are sustained bursts of speed during continuous running. The runner increases from a slower pace up to race pace for a predetermined distance ot time.
For example, during interval training or fartlek training, you would would sprint for a certain distance then walk to recover. This active recovery helps rid the muscles of lactic acid, which causes soreness and fatigue.
Long Slow Distance Training
Pace/Tempo Training
Interval Training
Circuit Training
Fartlek Training ...
 See also: Exercise, Work, Endurance, Muscle, Strength
  
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