Fitness Flashcards
FITT principle
Frequency - how often you train
Intensity - how hard you train
Time - how long you train
Type - the method of training chosen
Continuous training
Working at a steady pace for a long period of time
Interval training
Periods of hard work followed by rest
Circuit training
A number of different exercises that you complete for a set amount of time
Resting heart rate
Your heart rate at rest this is normally 60-90 bpm
Working heart rate
Your heart rate when you are exercising
Maximum heart rate
Maximum heart rate =220- age
My maximum heart rate
220-13 =207bpm
Training zone
What your heart rate needs to be to improve your fitness
60%-80% of maximum heart rate
Treadmill
Always attach safety clip
Always face forward
Cross trainer
Always face forward
Always have one foot on either side
Bike
Always face forward
Always put feet in peddles
Rower
Always face forward
Always hold Handel with two hands
Stepper
Always face forward
Always have one foot on each side
Cardiovascular fitness
The ability of the heart and lungs to supply nutrients and oxygen to working muscles during sustained physical activity