Applying the Principles of F.I.T.T.

CONGRATULATIONS! You have completed the RLO on principles of F.I.T.T. in exercise. Let's apply what we've learned so far on F.I.T.T. in exercise prescription.

Complete YOUR exercise prescription for moderate intensity exercise.


FILL IN YOUR AGE (IN YEARS):

WHAT IS YOUR MAXIMUM HEART RATE?

Your age (in years):

Maximum heart rate:

WHAT IS YOUR MODERATE-INTENSITY HEART RATE RANGE?

Moderate-intensity heart rate range:

Formula: HRmax (estimated maximum heart rate) = 220 - (Age in years)
Example: For a 50 year old person = 220 - 50 = 170 beats per minute

When doing moderate-intensity exercise, target heart rate is 64% - 76% of the maximum heart rate.

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