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Unit 8 Powerpoint Assignment 1

The document outlines the FITT and PROS principles for effective exercise, emphasizing the importance of progression, regularity, overload, specificity, and incorporating aerobic activities. It suggests keeping a workout journal to track progress and make adjustments, while also highlighting the need for flexibility training. References are provided for further reading on these principles and the significance of stretching.

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Unit 8 Powerpoint Assignment 1

The document outlines the FITT and PROS principles for effective exercise, emphasizing the importance of progression, regularity, overload, specificity, and incorporating aerobic activities. It suggests keeping a workout journal to track progress and make adjustments, while also highlighting the need for flexibility training. References are provided for further reading on these principles and the significance of stretching.

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PRINCIPLES OF

FITT & PROS


Billy Wagiu
Progression

Increase to intensity and duration of exercise to


maintain fitness progress (Byennet, 2020).

Keeping a journal of exercises to monitor progress.

Using recorded data for workout adjustments.


Regularity

How often the


workouts are
Self
performed every Staying motivated
acccountability
week (Byennet,
2020).
Overload

Workouts that exceed the normal Use of journal Knowing our limits and to move up
limits of one’s body to improve a level safely.
fitness levels (Byennet, 2020).
Specificity

WORKOUTS THAT AIM TO OVERALL FUNCTIONAL EACH DAY TARGETS


IMPROVE A SPECIFIC TASK STRENGTH. SPECIFIC SETS OF MUSCLE
(BYENNET, 2020). GROUPS.
Aerobic FITT

Aerobic exercise a part of every workout


session.
FITT and PROS principle used to improve
NAVY PRT scores.
Usage of previous times to compete with
oneself.
Muscle Strengthening
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Aerobic Activity HIIT- Sprint Rest Bike to Work Bike to Work Rest 1.5-mile run 25 min
Intervals Sustained run

Muscle Legs Calisthenics Rest Rest Rest Push Pull


Strengthening

Flexibility Lower body Full Body Legs Legs Rest Tricep, Chest, Back, Bicep
Stretch Stretch Shoulder stretches
Stretches
Flexibilty

Needs the most Biggest gains from Should be


improvement PROS principle incorporated daily
References

◦ Byennet, K. (2020, December 12). FITT and PROS principles in exercise. Kay Byennèt.

https://kaybyennet.com/2020/12/02/fitt-and-pros-principles-in-exercise-prescription/

◦ Harvard Health. (2019, September 25). The Importance of Stretching.

https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/the-importance-of-stretching

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