F.I.T.T. Principle

During our fitness units here at Torringford we like to focus on the F.I.T.T. principle. We believe that students will achieve the greatest benefits by following the F.I.T.T. principle as they exercise.

F - Frequency = how often you exercise

• Recommended: 3-5 times per week

I - Intensity = how hard you exercise

• Low: less than 60% maximum heart rate; able to sing a song while exercising
• Moderate: 60% to 80% maximum heart rate; not able to sing, but able to talk comfortably while exercising
• Vigorous: greater than 80% maximum heart rate; unable to hold a conversation while exercising

T - Time = how long you exercise

• Recommended:
  • 30 minutes at a moderate intensity
  • More than 30 minutes at a low intensity
  • Less than 30 minutes at a vigorous intensity

T - Type = what activity you are doing

• Recommended: activities that involve large upper and/or lower body muscle groups such as running, cycling, swimming, rowing, hiking, dancing, skating, or walking