15.1 – The F.I.T.T. Principle

Question 1

Cardiorespiratory Training Intensity

Answer 1

• Cardiorespiratory Training Intensity is based on your heart rate during exercise.
• To find your Maximum Heart Rate (MHR):
  
  • Subtract your age from 220.
• Your Target Heart Rate (THR) range is typically 60-90% of your MHR, depending on your fitness level.

Question 2

THR

Answer 2

Target Heart rate
- Your Target Heart Rate (THR) range is usually 60-90% of your MHR, depending on your fitness level.

Question 3

MHR

Answer 3

Max. heart rate
- To calculate MHR, subtract your age from 220

Question 4

RHR

Answer 4

Resting heart rate

Question 5

One Repetition Maximum
(1RM)

Answer 5

• One repetition maximum (1RM) is the heaviest weight a person can lift for a single repetition of an exercise.
• It’s a reliable measure of overall strength and power