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THE F.I . T. PRINCIPLE. SUE HARMON Teacher Page. FREQUENCY. How often you exercise. To begin a workout schedule, exercise three times a week with no more than two days and no less than one day between sessions. INTENSITY.
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THE F.I.T.PRINCIPLE SUE HARMON Teacher Page
FREQUENCY • How often you exercise. To begin a workout schedule, exercise three times a week with no more than two days and no less than one day between sessions.
INTENSITY • How hard you exercise. Start slowly and build endurance.
TIME • How long you exercise. For aerobic exercise, start with twenty to thirty minutes in your target heart range as a goal. When weight training, do exercises slowly.
When planning a fitness program, evaluate the results as you go and make adjustments.
Some basic principles of exercise • Exercise with regularity. Vary your exercises. Don’t overdo. Be specific toward your goals. Progress slowly; don’t increase by more than 10% per week. Be patient!
What suggestions would you give someone to help them stay with their exercise program? • Write the answer in your journal.
Possible Answers • Exercise about the same time each day. • Vary your choice of activities. • Exercise with a friend. • Set short term and long term goals. • Don’t get discouraged!
Teacher Page • This lesson deals with the F.I.T. principle. It is designed to help the students with the meaning of F.I.T. The students will need pens and their journals. A variety of answers are acceptable to the last question and a discussion should follow.