FITT Principle
FREQUENCYFREQUENCY How often the activity is performed 4-5 times per week
INTENSITYINTENSITY How much effort is needed to perform the activity Cardiovascular – % of maximum heart rate Muscular – dependant on goals - endurance, hypertrophy, or strength
Max. Heart Rate MHR Max. Heart Rate MHR 220-age Ex: =200 bpm (beats per min.) Cardiovascular Intensity Target Heart Rate THR Target Heart Rate THR MHR x 60% MHR x 80% Ex: 200x0.6= x0.8=180 THR= bpm Your turn - Calculate your MHR and THR
TIMETIME How long or the duration of the activity At least 30 minutes at a time of sustained exercise 60 minutes a day to manage body weight and prevent gradual unhealthy weight gain in adulthood
TYPETYPE Specific activity performed Cardiovascular or Resistance Training
Other principles
Specificity Training muscle groups and energy systems that are “specifically” used in the sport or activity that you are training for What types of exercises would be appropriate for a softball player? What about a basketball player?
Overload Providing a greater stress on the body that it is normally familiar with In other words we need to increase the workload in order to improve our fitness, strength, or endurance.
Progression A gradual and logical overload over a period of time Ex: increasing either frequency, intensity, or time
Guided Practice
Soccer Player Plan a one week exercise routine for a 15-year old female who plays soccer.
Independent Practice
Middle-aged mom Plan a two week exercise routine for a 50-year old mother who wants to lose weight.