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Aerobic Exercise and the FITT Principle

Cardiorespiratory fitness best describes exercise.RPE The 'Rate of Perceived
the health and function of the heart, Exertion' scale considers all factors
lungs and circulatory system. that influence exercise intensity and how
Cardiorespiratory fitness also describes we perceive that exercise including
the capacity of the lungs to exchange fatigue and environmental conditions. A
oxygen and carbon dioxide with the blood, twenty-point scale has been devised that
and the transportation of nutrients and corresponds with Heart Rate intensities
waste products to and from the body's and allows the participant to determine
active tissues. Other terms used and their perceived effort. This method
applied to the exercise environment are teaches us to listen to our bodies
cardiovascular fitness, aerobic endurance instead of 'zoning out' and can be used
and aerobic capacity. These terms are in conjunction with Heart Rate.The 'talk
synonymous.Cardiorespiratory exercise has test': This is an easy method that anyone
proved to have many benefits, such as can use. The talk test is based on the
reducing cardiovascular disease by principle that if you cannot hold a
increasing fat utilization and therefore regular conversation while exercising,
reducing obesity, and the reduction and your exercise intensity is too high. The
management of hypertension and intensity should however, be enough to
cholesterol. Other reported benefits increase core body temperature and
include improved heart function and promote perspiration.Exercise TIME is the
oxygen consumption, the ability to duration of the exercise and is dependent
perform every day tasks more easily, on the intensity of the session. The ACSM
decreased resting heart rate, body fat (American College of Sports Medicine)
stores, anxiety and stress and management suggests a minimum of 15 minutes of
of diabetes.A cardiorespiratory program continuous exercise to elicit any
needs to follow general guidelines to improvement in cardiorespiratory fitness.
ensure maximum safety and effectiveness. More deconditioned individuals may
These characteristics are essential for require multiple shorter sessions until
measurable improvements. We call this the they develop a base from which
FITT principle.Frequency 3-5 times per improvements in cardiorespiratory fitness
week can be made.Your capabilities, interests,
Intensity 60-90% of predicted MHR available time, equipment, facilities and
Time Duration 15-60 minutes of aerobic personal goals determine exercise TYPE.
exercise The options are endless and can include
Type Activities; walking, cycling, any movement that uses large muscle
jogging, swimming, roller blading, cross groups, is continuous in nature (for a
training, rowing etc.Exercise FREQUENCY minimum of 15 minutes) and utilizes the
refers to the number of exercise sessions aerobic energy system.When beginning an
per week that are performed. The ACSM exercise program, it is best to take a
(American College of Sports Medicine) conservative approach and start at
recommends 3-5 sessions per week to suggested minimums i.e. 3 times per week
improve cardiorespiratory fitness and to for 15-20 minutes at no more than 55-65%
achieve or maintain optimal body fat of MHR.This intensity should be gradually
levels.Exercise INTENSITY refers to the increased over the forthcoming weeks and
amount of effort you put into your months to elicit changes and improvements
training session. There are many methods in cardiorespiratory fitness and
for monitoring exercise intensity, some endurance.The health professionals at
have been standardized, and are suitable Fitcorp Asia can design a program
for application to the general population specific to your needs and goals, and
and for those of different fitness help you reach your potential in health,
levels.Heart rate (MHR) mind and body.Contact us at or for more
Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) information.As a health and fitness
The 'talk test' method professional for over 10 years, Daniel
Maximum Heart Rate (MHR) is determined has personally trained more than 4000
by: people, on 4 continents towards the
Men 220 - age achievement of their fitness and
Women 226 - ageA 34 year old male, would lifestyle objectives using his unique
therefore have a MHR of 186 beats per holistic and functional approach to
minute (bpm). Your exercise intensity is lifestyle enhancement. Daniel is a true
then put into the equation to give an leader and innovator in the industry.
exercise intensity that is specific to Daniel draws from an academic background
experience, fitness level, capabilities in Human Movement, Exercise Science and
and relative to your fitness goals. Those Sports Management in Australia & also
just starting an exercise regime, or holds a Diploma in Massage Therapy, &
having a low level of fitness can benefit Certificates in Workplace Health
from intensities as low as 50-60% of MHR. Promotion, Personal Training (ACSM) and
Higher intensities as much as 90% of MHR Australian Training for Fitness
are better suited to the more physically Professionals (ATP), Golf Fitness &
fit. As a general guideline, 60-80% of Conditioning, Postural Analysis, Weight
MHR is sufficient for the average Management & Fat Loss.
population with no contra-indications to




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