FITT principles Flashcards

(13 cards)

1
Q

The first thing to set up in your work out plan

how often you will exercise

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F - FREQUENCY

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FITT

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F - FREQUENCY
I - INTENSITY
T - TYPE
T - TIME

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3
Q

How hard do you work during exercise? How you can change the intensity depends on the type of workout you are doing.

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I - INTENSITY

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4
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The type of exercise you do is the last part of the F.I.T.T. principle, and an easy one to manipulate to avoid overuse injuries or weight loss.

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T - TYPE

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5
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How long do you exercise during each session? There is not one set rule for how long you should exercise, and it will typically depend on your fitness level.

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T - TIME

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Adaptation to physical activity occurs gradually and naturally, but time must be allowed for regeneration and building.

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RECOVERY PRINCIPLE

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6
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All gains due to exercise will be lost if one does not continue exercising.

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REVERSIBILITY PRINCIPLE

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7
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Each form of the activity would produce different results. Your body will make adjustments according to the type of training you perform

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SPECIFICITY PRINCIPLE

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8
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Minor changes in training regimens yield more consistent gains in sport performance.

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VARIATION PRINCIPLE

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9
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Fitness training programs should be adjusted for personal differences, such as abilities, skills, gender, experience, motivation, past injuries, and physical condition

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INDIVIDUALIZATION PRINCIPLE

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10
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Once an individual reaches a level of fitness that meets his or her needs, it is possible to maintain the results gained through a reduction in training frequency.

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MAINTENANCE PRINCIPLE

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11
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It suggests that you must maintain the right mix of exercise, diet, and healthy behaviors.

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BALANCE PRINCIPLE

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12
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Suggests that workout activities can improve the performance of other skills with common elements, such as sport skills, work tasks, or other exercises

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TRANSFER PRINCIPLE

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