FITT

Why is exercise important? Briefly describe at least three benefits of exercise.

How does learning about fitness terminology impact your health?

What is the difference between exercise and physical activity?

List and describe three examples of physical activity.

List and describe three examples of exercise.

List two activities that would help improve cardiovascular (aerobic) fitness.

List two activities that would help improve muscular strength/endurance (anaerobic).

List two activities that would help improve flexibility.

The F in the FITT Principle stands for:

The I in the FITT Principle stands for:

The First T in the FITT Principle stands for:

The Second T in the FITT Principle stands for:

After viewing the FITT Principle plan for cardiovascular endurance, develop a plan using FITT for one week to help improve your cardiovascular endurance.

Example: F (3 days bike ride/ 3 days running); I (60-75% Max HR); T (45 minutes biking/30 minutes running); T (exercise bike, running outdoors)

List two mental, two emotional, and two physical benefits of aerobic exercise.

Why is muscular strength and endurance an important aspect of exercise?

List and describe three ways to implement muscular strength in to your FITT plan (i.e. what type of exercises, how many repetitions, sets, etc.)

As a fitness instructor, my client comes and says they haven't exercised in three months. However, before those three months they were in great shape. What likely has occurred?

List and describe two ways to prevent reversibility from occurring.

REVIEW TIME

What does FITT stand for?

Describe what each component of FITT means.

Provide one example for each component of FITT.