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FITT Principle Questions

1. FITT stands for: (1 pt)

2. What is the difference between cardiovascular endurance and muscular strength/endurance? (2 pts)

3. How frequently should you engage in exercises that improve cardiovascular endurance each week? (1 pt)

4. How frequently should you engage in exercises that improve your muscular strength/endurance (resistance training)? (1 pt)

5. Is there any benefit to training more than the suggested amount? Why or why not? (2 pt) 6. What do you use to measure the intensity of a cardiovascular workout? (1 pt)

7. What is the formula to find your Maximum Heart Rate (MHR)? (1 pt)

8. Using the formula, find your personal MHR. (1 pt)

9. What is the approximate Target Heart Rate (THR) zone for someone who wants to engage in moderate exercise? (1 pt)

10.What is the approximate THR zone for someone who wants to engage in more vigorous exercise? (1 pt)

11.Do you typically train at a moderate or vigorous level? Why? Using your personal information, determine the appropriate THR zone for your workouts. (3pts) 12.How you can measure the intensity of a resistance training workout. Is there a difference when you train for strength goals vs. endurance goals? Explain. (2 pt)

13.If you want to increase the intensity of a resistance training program (muscular strength/endurance), what are two things you can do? (2pts)

14.Name two (2) types of exercise that work on cardiovascular endurance. (2pts)

15.Name two (2) types of exercise that work muscular strength/endurance. (2pts)

16.For how long should individuals with lower fitness levels aim to maintain each cardiovascular workout session? (1 pt) 17.As fitness levels improve, individuals should look to increase their cardiovascular workout time to…? (1pt)

18.A resistance training session should last approximately how long? (1pt)

19.Explain the importance of a warm-up and cool-down. (2 pts)

20.Why is it important to include rest days into your training plan? (2 pts)