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    The document discusses physical activity and aerobic exercise. It defines physical activity as any movement requiring muscle exertion and energy, such as running or dancing. Aerobic exercise, also called cardio, involves activities that increase heart and breathing rates, causing the body to sweat and breathe harder. The FITT principle outlines guidelines for effective aerobic exercise, focusing on frequency, intensity, time, and type of activity. Examples of aerobic activities that follow the FITT guidelines include walking, jogging, swimming, and sports.

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    The document discusses physical activity and aerobic exercise. It defines physical activity as any movement requiring muscle exertion and energy, such as running or dancing. Aerobic exercise, also called cardio, involves activities that increase heart and breathing rates, causing the body to sweat and breathe harder. The FITT principle outlines guidelines for effective aerobic exercise, focusing on frequency, intensity, time, and type of activity. Examples of aerobic activities that follow the FITT guidelines include walking, jogging, swimming, and sports.

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    The document discusses physical activity and aerobic exercise. It defines physical activity as any movement requiring muscle exertion and energy, such as running or dancing. Aerobic exercise, also called cardio, involves activities that increase heart and breathing rates, causing the body to sweat and breathe harder. The FITT principle outlines guidelines for effective aerobic exercise, focusing on frequency, intensity, time, and type of activity. Examples of aerobic activities that follow the FITT guidelines include walking, jogging, swimming, and sports.

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    What is Physical Activity?

    • This is measured by perceived exertion and the heart


    rate. Ex. Working out at 85 % of you HRR
    • It is any movement made by the muscles of the body
    that requires exertion of energy such as running, TIME
    swimming, dancing,etc.
    • Refers to how long you do a physical activity
    • Exercising is considered physical activity but more
    structured and planned. TYPE

    • Regular physical activity promotes a healthy lifestyle as • Refers to the kind of activity you perform or method of
    it improves our health and helps lower risks of illnesses. training to use.

    • It is necessary for us to engage in physical activities to Guidelines for Aerobic Exercise


    enhance our level of fitness.
    Frequency
    Aerobics Activities
    Always consider the number of aerobic exercises sessions per
    • It is also called “cardio” exercises. Normally, these week. When doing cardio exercises , especially to lose weight,
    activities increase our heart and breathing rate. They frequency is an important factor to make it more effective. Start
    cause us to sweat profusely and breathe harder. Our cardio for at least 3 days a week for the first few weeks, with no
    heart pumps blood more vigorously, causing oxygen to more than 2 days’ rest between sessions. Afterwards, we can
    circulate throughout our body. gradually increase the frequency of exercise to 5 days a week

    • It is any form of exercise that uses the aerobic Intensity


    metabolism which means that oxygen is a vital factor in
    delivering energy to sustain any activity. To be effective, aerobic exercises should be done in moderate
    intensity, that is, our heart rate should be 60% to 80% of our
    What happens when you engage in aerobic exercise? maximum heart rate.

    • Aerobic exercise makes your heart , lungs, and blood First, determine the target heart rate by getting the maximum
    vessels more efficient and capable of moving more heart rate and the recommended heart rate range. This will then
    oxygen- carrying blood in every single pump throughout tell how hard we should exercise during our training
    the body thereby improving not only the cardiovascular
    system but also muscle and bone fitness. Time

    Why aerobic? What are examples of Aerobic activities? More time spent doing aerobic exercises means more calories
    burned and an increase in endurance. We can at least do 20
    • Aerobic exercises are accessible, it is efficient in terms minutes per session at first, then gradually increase it to 60
    of cost and space, offers convenience, and does not minutes.
    require expensive equipment. With a little creativity and
    a right formula, you can put together a fitness routine Type
    that includes a wide range of fun and effective aerobic
    exercises to build muscle , burn calories, and feel better. Running, jogging, swimming and playing contact sports are some
    activities that we can do to improve our heart rate. It is also
    • Walking, jogging, dancing, stair climbing, riding your important to try different exercises and activities to avoid
    bicycle, playing sports or even doing household chores boredom.
    are some of the few moderate to vigorous aerobic
    activities that you can enjoy

    What is the FITT Principle?

    • The FITT principle is just like a set of rules to guide you


    in order to benefit from your fitness training program.
    This principle can be used for cardiorespiratory,
    strength, resistance, and endurance training.

    FITT

    FREQUENCY

    • Refers to how often you do a physical activity.

    INTENSITY

    • Refers to how hard or intense you do a physical activity

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