The FITT Principle

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The FITT Principle F – Frequency Definition: How often you work out? Recommendation: 3 – 5 times a week.

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The FITT Principle. F – Frequency Definition: How often you work out? Recommendation: 3 – 5 times a week. The FITT Principle. I - Intensity Definition: How hard you work out? Recommendation: Increase the level of intensity; work in the target heart rate zone to 60 to 85%. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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The FITT Principle

F – FrequencyDefinition: How often you work out?

Recommendation: 3 – 5 times a week.

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The FITT Principle

I - IntensityDefinition: How hard you work out?

Recommendation: Increase the level of intensity; work in the target heart rate zone to 60 to 85%.

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T – TimeDefinition: How long you work out?

Recommendation: 20 – 60 minutes.

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The FITT PrincipleT – Type

Definition: What type of exercise or activity?

Recommendation: The type of activity or exercise performed (running, swimming).