3. An easy way to get started on developing
a personal fitness program is utilizing the
F.I.T.T. principle.
This acronym stands for Frequency, Intensity, Time
and Type.
These are the areas in which someone could
increase or overload in order to improve
physical fitness.
4. A well-designed personal physical
activity plan will outline:
•how often (frequency)
•how hard (intensity)
•how long (time)
•what kinds of exercises
(type)
5. The exercise frequency, intensity,
time, and type (FITT principle) are
key components of any fitness plan
or routine.
8. involves activities that
noticeably increase
your heart rate and
breathing
Moderate
Intensity
Vigorous
Intensity
Vigorous-intensity
exercise is more
intense, causing a
significant increase in
heart rate and
breathing
3 Intensity Levels of
Exercise
activities that requires the
least amount of effort
compared to moderate and
vigorous activities
Low Intensity
12. TIME
This is simply how long each
individual session should last.
Itdepends on the type and
intensity of exercise you are
doing.
13. TYPE
Itrefers to what type of exercise will you be
doing. Will an exercise session be primarily
cardiovascular, resistance training or a
combination of both? And, what specific
exercises will you perform.
14. Let's Wrap It!
Frequency: Refers to how often
you engage in exercise sessions
per week.
Intensity: Relates to the level of
difficulty or effort during each
exercise session.
Time: Represents the duration
of each exercise session or the
total time spent on physical
activity per day.
Type: Involves the specific kind
of exercise or activity chosen
for the workout routine.
