Explain the FITT principle
What will be an ideal response
FITT is an acronym for frequency (how often you do an activity), intensity (degree of difficulty related to the activity), time (how long the activity is done), and type (what type of activity is performed). These are the components to take into consideration for a fitness program.
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David has a difficult time gaining weight. Your recommendations to him include:
a. "Eat all you want and avoid physical activity." b. "Limit low-kcalorie foods like fruits and vegetables." c. "Ask your doctor for a prescription for orlistat." d. "Consume energy-dense foods and engage in weight training."
A gene variation in the cells can occasionally cause an inborn error of metabolism. If this is discovered by a healthcare provider, the advice would be to: a. not worry because this is a temporary condition
b. eat a special diet that will minimize potential harm to the body. c. obtain a tissue transplant that will introduce new genes to the cells. d. avoid all processed foods. e. seek a second opinion.
_______________________ is a device used to measure blood pressure, which consists of an inflatable arm band, a bulb and valve to regulate pressure in the cuff, and a mercury or aneroid manometer
a. Pedometer b. Goniometer c. Sphygmomanometer d. Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Answer the following questions based on the case study "Maya" information below. Maya is a 23-year-old star basketball player. She is 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs 155 pounds. She currently has 18% body fat as measured by hydrostatic weighing. She is currently trying to gain weight. She supplements with fish oil and whey protein. She dislikes drinking water so she tanks down the diet soda. Her
teammate worries about Maya's energy and hydration during practice and games so she frequently brings her low-fat, king-size candy bars containing 80 grams of carbohydrate per bar. Maya usually eats the whole thing and gives her friend lots of hugs for caring for her. Her team training begins with a warm-up, then moves into sprint conditioning drills and shooting practice, and ends with a cool-down. After the team practice, individual strength training is mandatory 3days a week. Which type of exercise could Maya do to fulfill the mandatory strength training requirement?? A) Jog on the track B) Isometric exercise C) Bench and leg presses D) Stretching E) Jumping rope