Fitness Test Flashcards
FITT
Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type
Frequency
How often
Intensity
How hard
Time
How long
Type
What you’re doing
Overload
Doing more than normal work
Specificity
Exercise what you specifically want trained. Body adapts to where there is stress
Progression
gradually increasing FITT. Overload must be re-evaluated and applied
Cardio
ability of heart and lungs to work together to supply oxygen to the body while exercising
Cardio F
3-5 days
Cardio Intensity
50-90%
Cardio Time
30 minutes
Cardio Type
run, walk, swim, bike, ski
Muscular Strength
max. force for all reps
Musc. Strength F
2-3 days
Musc strength Intensity
max resistance for all reps
Musc. Strength Time
1-3 sets, 3-8 reps, 30-60 minutes
Fat burning
50-60%
Weight control
60-70%
Aerobic
70-80%
anaerobic
80-90%
Musc Endurance
ability to exert force repeatedly or hold particular position
Musc endurance Freq.
2-3 days a week
Musc Endurance Intensity
max. resistance