FITT Principle

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What factors influence movement and performance?

Design an aerobic or anaerobic training program based on the FITT principle

The FITT Principle

The FITT principle (frequency, intensity, type of exercise and time or duration of exercise) provides the basic parameters of training program design intended to develop the desired physiological adaptions. Each of these variables can be adjusted in order to create a training program or sessions to target aerobic or anaerobic training.

Aerobic Guidelines

Aerobic training is training that aims to improve an athlete’s aerobic power or VO2max. General FITT principle guidelines include:

Frequency – 3 or more times a week
Intensity – 60-85% MHR
Time – 20+ min
Type – Aerobic (Continuous, fartlek etc.).

Anaerobic Guidelines

Anaerobic training can be tailored to target strength, power, muscular endurance, or even hypertrophy. The application of the FITT principle in anaerobic training will vary depending on the specific goal of the session, however, a general principle includes:

Frequency – 1-2 times a week
Intensity – 80-100% MHR
Time – 10-20 min
Type – Anaerobic interval training method

Activity

Complete the activities on page 268 of the Cambridge textbook.