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FITT Principle and Exercise Prescription

Principles for designing an individualized exercise program.

Written by: Saygı Hospital Health Guide Editorial Board
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What is FITT Principle and Exercise Prescription?

The FITT principle comprises exercise prescription principles adopted by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). It includes the components Frequency (weekly frequency), Intensity, Time (duration) and Type (type of exercise). There are different recommendations for healthy individuals and people with chronic disease.

Aerobic exercise recommendation for healthy adults: 5 days per week of moderate intensity (150 minutes weekly) or 3 days of high intensity (75 minutes weekly). Resistance exercise: 2-3 days per week, 8-12 repetitions for major muscle groups, 2-4 sets.

The FITT principle is adapted in chronic disease. Disease-specific guidelines exist for conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, obesity, chronic lung disease, stroke and Parkinson disease.

Symptoms

Sedentary lifestyle
Chronic disease management
Obesity
Muscle weakness
Balance disorders
Low aerobic capacity

Risk Factors

Sedentary life
Cardiovascular risk factors
Metabolic syndrome
Osteoporosis
Chronic pain
Old age

When to See a Doctor?

If you experience any of the following symptoms, seek medical attention promptly:

  • Before starting an exercise program
  • In people living with chronic illness
  • In sedentary people over 40
  • In those targeting sports performance
  • When returning to activity after rehabilitation

Treatment Methods

01
Pre-exercise health assessment
02
Aerobic: F=3-5/week, I=moderate-high, T=20-60 min, Type=walking, swimming
03
Resistance: F=2-3/week, I=60-80% 1RM, 8-12 reps, 2-4 sets
04
Flexibility: F=2-3/week, static stretch 10-30 seconds
05
Balance: F=daily, T=5-10 minutes
06
Individualization in heart disease
07
Blood glucose monitoring in diabetes
08
Regular progress assessment

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