What is YOUR exercise prescription?
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What is Your Exercise Prescription?
F.I.T.T. Principle:
What is it?
The factors that are most important when designing an exercise plan.
F: Frequency
I: Intensity
T: Time
T: Type
Frequency: How often?
3-5 days per week. 5+ is optimal.
Intensity: How hard?
On a scale of 1-10, 10 being the hardest, you should exercise at about 6-8.
Intensity is said to be the most important factor of an exercise prescription***
Time: How long?
Optimal time is 20-30min
10 minutes a day is still beneficial!
Type: What kind?
Here’s a list to get you started:
• Walking
• Jogging
• Tennis
• Swimming
• Group Exercise Classes (FREE at CH)
• Biking
• Skiing
• Hiking
F.I.T.T. Principle:
What is it?
The factors that are most important when designing an exercise plan.
F: Frequency
I: Intensity
T: Time
T: Type
Frequency: How often?
3-5 days per week. 5+ is optimal.
Intensity: How hard?
On a scale of 1-10, 10 being the hardest, you should exercise at about 6-8.
Intensity is said to be the most important factor of an exercise prescription***
Time: How long?
Optimal time is 20-30min
10 minutes a day is still beneficial!
Type: What kind?
Here’s a list to get you started:
• Walking
• Jogging
• Tennis
• Swimming
• Group Exercise Classes (FREE at CH)
• Biking
• Skiing
• Hiking
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