Understanding FIT Principles

The video introduces the FIT principles—Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type—as a framework for planning exercise programs. It explains each principle in detail, discussing how they influence exercise outcomes. Frequency refers to how often one exercises, intensity to how hard the exercise is, time to the duration of each session, and type to the kind of exercise performed. The video emphasizes the importance of balancing intensity and duration to achieve specific fitness goals and highlights the need for individualized programs to ensure appropriate overload and progression.

What does the acronym FIT stand for in exercise planning?

• Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type

• Fitness, Intensity, Training, Type

• Fitness, Interval, Time, Type

• Frequency, Interval, Time, Training

How is exercise frequency typically measured?

• By the number of hours per session

• By the number of sessions per week

• By the intensity of each session

• By the type of exercise performed

Which method is NOT used to measure exercise intensity?

• Duration of exercise

• Heart rate

• Resistance

• Rating of Perceived Exertion

What does the 'Time' component in FIT principles refer to?

• The number of exercises in a session

• The type of equipment used

• The duration of each exercise session

• The intensity of the workout

What is an example of measuring exercise time in resistance training?

• By the number of sets and reps

• By the distance covered

• By the calories burned

• By the heart rate achieved

Which type of exercise is NOT mentioned as a type in the FIT principles?

• Flexibility exercise

• Interval exercise

• Resistance exercise

• Aerobic exercise

What are the two most critical FIT principles for determining exercise outcomes?

• Time and Type

• Frequency and Intensity

• Intensity and Time

• Frequency and Type

How should intensity and duration be adjusted for improving power?

• High intensity, long duration

• Low intensity, short duration

• High intensity, short duration

• Low intensity, long duration

What is the purpose of using FIT principles in exercise programs?

• To ensure exercises are easy

• To manage appropriate levels of overload

• To focus only on aerobic exercises

• To create a one-size-fits-all program

What is meant by 'overload' in the context of FIT principles?

• Exercising only once a week

• Exercising beyond comfort to promote adaptation

• Exercising within comfort limits

• Exercising with minimal effort