Can you design an exercise program using the F.I.T.T formula that will

help Mr. Peterson reach a healthy weight?

What is a healthy weight?

• In order to to reach a goal of weight loss we first must set a desired weight that is healthy for our age and height.

• Using the body mass index table is a quick way to access what is a healthy weight for you.

Click here to see an example of how to find your BMI using the

table

Use Mr. Peterson’s measurements as a guide to help you.

Mr. P’s Height = 6’1 (This can be found on the Y axis located on the left side of the table.

Mr. P’s Weight = 220 (This can be found on the X axis located at the top of the table.

Click on Mr. Peterson’s current BMI to continue

Mr. Peterson’s BMI is (29)How many pounds does Mr. Peterson need to lose in order for him to

reach his goal of (26) on the BMI table?

40lbs 10lbs 20lbs

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Help Mr. Peterson

• Now that we know what Mr. Peterson’s healthy weight should be we can start to analyze his workouts and Use the F.I.T.T formula to help him achieve his goals!

• Lets first take a look at Mr. Peterson’s current workout routine.

Click the chart to view Mr. P’s exercise routine

Mr. P’s Exercise Routine

Jogging: Monday, Wednesday 15 Min

Weight lifting: Tuesday 45 Min

Walking the dog: Saturday 15 Min

Understanding F.I.T.T

• We now have Mr. Peterson’s workout routine, but in order for us to create a more effective exercise program for him we must first learn about the F.I.T.T formula and how it can help us.

F.I.T.T• The F.I.T.T. formula

is a way to measure the effectiveness of a work-out, or fitness program. Click on the boxes to learn more about the different parts of the FITT formula.

Frequency

Intensity

Time

Type

Frequency

• Frequency: how often you do the activity each week.

• Exercising more than three times each week for six months should help you get physically fit.

• To maintain your fitness level, continue your program al least three times each week

• Did Bob’s exercise routine meet the frequency requirements? Explain how you would change this aspect of his exercise routine.

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Intensity• Intensity: how hard you work at the activity

per session. An intense workout is one in which the heart is pounding, perspiration increases, and bodily fatigue sets in.

• The intensity of your work-outs should always increase, but it should increase slowly and safely.

• In order to measure the intensity of a workout people can exercise within their target heart range. Click the heart see the 3 steps for calculating

target heart range

THR Formula

The first step in finding your target heart rate is to minus your age from the standard number 220. This will give you what is called your Maximum Heart Rate.

In step 2 you will subtract your resting heart rate from your Maximum Heart Rate, which is the number you got in step 1. This new number is called your Heart Rate Maximum Reserve.

In step 3 you will times your Heart Rate Maximum Reserve (# you calculated in step 2) by 80%. This gives you your target heart rate. The rate at which your heart should beat per minute during an exercise in order for it to be effective!

Time/Duration• Time/Duration: how

much time you devote to each work-out.

• Slowly build up the amount of time you spend doing an exercise.

• The goal for aerobic exercise is to exercise in your target heart range for 20-30 minutes.

• Does Bob meet his time/duration requirement with his current workout schedule? Explain how you would improve this aspect of his exercise routine.

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Type• Type: Which

activities you select• If losing weight is

your goal then you should devote 75-80 percent of your workout time to aerobic activity and 20-25 percent to anaerobic activity.

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Click on the activities below to see which exercises would be most effective in helping Mr. Peterson lose weight.

Swimming multiple laps

Long distance cycling

100 yard dash

30 min aerobic step class

Weight lifting

Swimming

• Swimming long distances is a great example of an Aerobic exercise. Swimming is a great way to lose weight if done over long periods of time and under moderate to intense conditions.

Cycling

• Cycling is a fun and effective method for losing weight. Cycling, like swimming is an Aerobic exercise requiring the use of large amounts of energy over long periods of time which is great for weight loss.

100 Yard Dash• The 100 yard dash is an

Anaerobic exercise. Although this type of exercise is important, it’s not an effective method for weight loss because of the short amount of time in which it takes to complete the task.

Step Class

• Step classes are great for losing weight. Most 30 minute step classes can burn up to 500 calories per session. This uses up the bodies reserve energy and forces it to retrieve energy stored in fat cells.

Weight Lifting

• Weight lifting is great for building and toning muscle, but is not the most effective way to lose weight. Most people who lift heavy weights will actually gain weight in the building of muscle fiber.

Question #1Using the smart board draw a line from the correct element of the FITT formula to its correct

definition.

Click here to see if your answers are

correct.

Answers #1Draw a line from the correct element of the FITT formula to its correct definition.

Question #2• How was Mr. P’s exercise routine failing to

meet the INTESITY requirement in the FITT formula?

A: He participated mainly in anarobic exercises that are not targeted at weight loss.

B: He didn’t exercise with a friend

C: He didn’t perform aerobic activities often enough during the week

D: He didn’t exercise hard enough during each workout

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Question #3

• In order to fulfill the Intensity requirement of the FITT formula a person needs to exercise

in their Target Heart Range for at least 30 minutes during the exercise session. See if you can use Mr. Peterson’s information to

calculate his Target Heart Range.

Click Here for Question #3

Calculate Mr. P’s THR using his Age and Resting Heart RateAge -30

Resting Heart Rate -60*If you need help click on the step number to see an example

Step 1: HRmax = 220-Age

Step 2: HRmax – RHR = HRmaxReserve

Step 3: HRmaxReserve x 80% = THR

Calculate Mr. P’s THR using his Age and Resting Heart RateAge -30

Resting Heart Rate -60*If you need help click on the step number to see an example

Step 1: HRmax = 220-Age

Step 2: HRmax – RHR = HRmaxReserve

Step 3: HRmaxReserve x 80% = THR

220-30 (Age) = 190

190-60 (RHR) = 130

130 x 80% = 104 (THR)

• Mr. P’s New & Improved Workout Routine

• Now that we know Mr. P’s desired weight using the BMI, and have calculated his THR, create a new exercise routine using the F.I.T.T. formula that will be more effective in helping him reach his goal.

Monday:________________________

Tuesday:________________________

Wednesday:_____________________

Thursday:_______________________

Friday:__________________________

Saturday:________________________

Sunday:_________________________