Exercise Prescription Flashcards
(10 cards)
Why should exercise be prescribed like medication?
Because exercise is beneficial for healthy individuals, those with risk factors, and patients with chronic conditions, and needs individualised planning for safe and effective outcomes.
What does the acronym FITT stand for in exercise prescription?
Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type.
What are key principles alongside FITT in exercise prescription?
Specificity, Progression, Overload, Reversibility, and Tedium.
What are examples of different types of exercise under the FITT principle?
Aerobic (endurance, interval, HIIT), Strength, Balance, Mobility/Flexibility, Functional.
How can exercise intensity be measured objectively?
Using heart rate targets based on age-predicted maximum heart rate (220 – Age).
What is the subjective method to estimate exercise intensity?
Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE), e.g. talk but not sing for moderate intensity.
What are the general frequency guidelines for different training types?
Endurance: 4-5x/week; Interval: 2-3x/week; Strength: 3x/week; Mobilising: daily; Balance: 2x/week.
How long should an individual exercise based on the type and intensity?
Typically 30 minutes; adjusted based on the prescribed intensity and individual condition.
What is the CMO’s FITT recommendation for aerobic training?
F: 5x/week, I: Moderate Intensity, T: 30 mins, T: Aerobic Training.
What is the CMO’s FITT recommendation for strength training?
F: 2x/week, I: Overload, T: 30 mins, T: Strength Training.
