FITT Principle

Question 1

What does F stand for in the FITT principle?

Answer 1

Frequency

Question 2

What does I stand for in the FITT principle?

Answer 2

Intensity

Question 3

What does the first T stand for in the FITT principle?

Answer 3

Type

Question 4

What does the second T stand for in the FITT principle?

Answer 4

Time

Question 5

• Number of days/time
• how often you exercise
• exercise every other day

Answer 5

Frequency

Question 6

• refers to effort when exercising

Answer 6

intensity

Question 7

• what type of exercise?

Answer 7

type

Question 8

• how long do you exercise?

Answer 8

time

Question 9

• System of exercise done with accompanying music

Answer 9

aerobics

Question 10

benefits of aerobics

Answer 10

1. promote strong and healthy bone
2. help control physical & emotional stress
3. help improve intellectual & increase productivity
4. realistic way to lose weight
5. provide significant protection from heart disease

Question 11

type of fitness activity that is common and popular because no special equipment is needed

Answer 11

running & jogging

Question 12

type of fitness activity/sport that is popular in the Philippines

Answer 12

basketball

Question 13

type of fitness activity that needs apparatus such as dumbbells

Answer 13

weightlifting

Question 14

• zumba, etc
• popular in women

Answer 14

dancing

Question 15

• type of fitness activity that strengthens lungs and muscles

Answer 15

swimming

Question 16

examples of fitness activities for all

Answer 16

• mountain climbing
• outdoor cycling
• tennis & badminton

Question 17

What do the SMART fitness goals stand for?

Answer 17

S - Specific
M - Measurable
A - Achievable
R - Realistic
T - Time Frame

Question 18

• Type of workout
• What to focus on

Answer 18

Specific

Question 19

• Do what you are capable of

Answer 19

Achievable

Question 20

3 steps to getting started for aerobic workout

Answer 20

1. SMART fitness goals
2. Medical Examination
3. PRICE

Question 21

Know your physical and medical conditions

Answer 21

Medical examination

Question 22

What is the normal resting heart rate?

Answer 22

60 to 120 bpm

Question 23

How to get personal maximum heart rate (PMHR)

Answer 23

205 - 1/2 age

Question 24

How to get Training Heart Rate (THR)

Answer 24

60% to 80% of Personal Maximum Heart Rate

Question 25

What does PRICE stand for

Answer 25

P - Protect R - Rest I - Ice C - Compress E - Elevate

Question 26

2 types of cardiovascular risk factor

Answer 26

- Can be changed - cannot be changed

Question 27

cardiovascular risk factors that cannot be changed

Answer 27

- family history (genetics/hereditary) - age - gender/sex (females are more prone to heart disease)

Question 28

cardiovascular risk factors that CAN be controlled/treated

Answer 28

- smoking - drinking alcohol - high cholesterol - diabetes - stressful living

Question 29

balance between calories from the food and drink you intake

Answer 29

calorie balance

Question 30

weight maintain

Answer 30

isocalorie balance

Question 31

weight loss

Answer 31

negative calorie balance

Question 32

weight gain

Answer 32

positive calorie balance

Question 33

important factor that keeps your body healthy and prevents kidney stones

Answer 33

hydration

Question 34

lack of fluids in the body

Answer 34

dehydration

Question 35

- being too difficult on yourself - excessive training

Answer 35

overload principle

Question 36

needed after overload principle

Answer 36

rest and recovery

Question 37

examples of bad habits

Answer 37

- using steroids and recreational drugs - drinking alcohol and smoking