Putting Together a Complete Fitness Program

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Created Dec 7, 2010
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The steps in developing a personal fitness program.
 
1. Set Goals 2. Select Activities 3. Set a target frequency, intensity, and time for...
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What types of goals do you set?
 
- long term and short term - general and specific - realistic
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When will fitness improve most quickly?
 
Within the first 6 months of being starting a fitness program
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What are the 5 components of health-related fitness?
 
- Cardiorespiratory endurance - Muscular strength - Muscular endurance - Flexibility -...
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What is cross-training?
 
The selection of one activity from each component of health-related fitness.
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What to consider when choosing an activity
 
- fun and interest - your current skill and fitness level - time and convenience - cost -...
7
When choosing footwear...
 
- consider activities, location, and intensity of workout - consider foot type - check fit...
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Cardiorespiratory Endurance Training F.I.T.T.
 
F: 3-5 days per week I: 55/65-95% of mhr T: 20-60 minutes per week of sessions lasting 10+...
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Strength Training F.I.T.T.
 
F: 2-3 nonconsecutive days per week I: sufficient resistance to fatigue muscles T: 8-12 repetions...
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Flexibility Training F.I.T.T.
 
F: 2-3 days per week (min); 5-7 days per week (ideal)  I: stretch to the point of tension T:...
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When putting your plan into action...
 
- Start slowly and increase fitness gradually *Increase duration before intensity - Find...
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Maintenance
 
- Be safe - Have several exercise options - Keep an exercise journal - Reward yourself -...
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When exercising with Arthritis...
 
- Begin program early in course of disease - Warm up thoroughly - Avoid high-impact activities -...
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When exercising with Asthma...
 
- Exercise regularly - Carry medication - Warm up and cool down slowly - Choose self-paced...
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When exercising with Diabetes...
 
- Begin only if it's under control - Don't exercise alone - Follow your physician's recommendations -...
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When exercising with Heart Disease and Hypertension...
 
- Check with your physician - Exercise at moderate intensity - Warm up and cool down gradually -...
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When exercising with Obesity...
 
- Choose low- to moderate-intensity exercise - Choose low-weight-bearing, low-impact exercise -...
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When exercising with Osteoporosis...
 
- Exercise at maximum safe intensity - Avoid activities with the risk of falling - Include...
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When exercising with Children and Adolescents...
 
- Minimize sedentary activities - Choose dynamic activities for family outings - Emphasize...
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When exercising when Pregnant...
 
- Consult physician about modifications - Continue moderate exercise - Favor non-weight-bearing...
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When exercising with Older Adults...
 
- Include the three basic types of exercise - Drink plenty of fluids - Avoid extreme temperatures -...

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