LESSON 3_FITT PRINCIPLES 

INTRODUCTION

The FITT Principle (or formula) is a great way of monitoring your exercise program. The acronym FITT outlines the key components, or training guidelines, for an effective exercise program, and the initials F, I, T, T, stand for: Frequency, Intensity, Time and Type. 

• Frequency: refers to the frequency of exercise undertaken or how often you exercise.

• Intensity: refers to the intensity of exercise undertaken or how hard you exercise. 

• Time: refers to the time you spend exercising or how long you exercise for. 

• Type: refers to the type of exercise undertaken or what kind of exercise you do 

Frequency

 • key component of the FITT Principle. Remember that it’s important to know why you’re exercising and what you want to achieve before rushing into any exercise program 

Intensity 

• This is an extremely important aspect of the FITT Principle and is probably the hardest factor to monitor. The best way to gauge the intensity of your exercise is to monitor your heart rate 

Time 

• The time you spend exercising is also an important part of the FITT Principle. The time dedicated to exercise usually depends on the type of exercise undertaken 

Type

 • The type of exercise you choose will have a big effect on the results you achieve. That’s why it’s important to know what you want to gain from your efforts