List and briefly explain the four elements of the FITT principle of exercise to achieve health benefits

What will be an ideal response?


1. Frequency refers to the number of times per week you need to engage in particular exercises to achieve the desired level of physical fitness.
2. Intensity refers to how hard the workout must be to achieve the desired level of physical fitness.
3. Time, or the duration, refers to how many minutes or repetitions of an exercise are required at a specified intensity during any one session.
4. Type refers to what kind of exercises should be performed to improve the various components of physical fitness

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Typically, BSA is measured in ____.

A. square meters B. square feet C. kilograms D. pounds

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Removal of internal and reproductive organs in the region of the hip:

a. Tubal ligation b. Abortion and D&C c. Pelvic exenteration d. Gonadal resection e. Bilateral oophorectomy

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