F.I.T.T. Principles

Teenage boy lifting weightsHave you ever tried to create your own personal fitness program? What exercises should you include? How many times per week should you work out? Creating a personal fitness plan can be overwhelming. You may be unsure where to begin. In this topic, you will learn the proper structure you should use to create a fitness program. This structure is based on the F.I.T.T. principles. F.I.T.T. refers to frequency, intensity, time, and type. By using this structure in your own fitness program, you can be assured that you are allowing for maximum health benefits in each workout.

Essential Questions

  • What are components of fitness?