User:Ianh/Forms of practice

Practice can come in a range of forms - each with advantages and disadvantages.

• Blocked

  A single exercise is repeated a lot of times

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• Series

  Several different exercises are repeating in order

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• Varied

  Several different exercises are repeating in sequence

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• Random

  Several different exercises are repeating in a random order

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• Bilateral

  A single exercise is repeated on left and right, maybe forwards and backwards

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• Augmented

  Exercises are repeating - but with rests between sets

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• Observational

  Extra understanding of a skill is gained by observing others