General Workout Informtion
Phases of a Workout:

> Warm-up - 5-10 minutes of light activity that prepares the body
> Active Stretching - limbering muscles through purposeful movement
> Excercise - 30-45 minutes(can incorparate cardiovascular & strength)
> Cool-Down - 5-10 minutes of light activity to allow recovery
> Static Stretching - increasing flexibility by holding stretches
                                 10-15 seconds each
F.I.T. Principle

> FREQUENCY- how often
> INTENSITY - 
how hard
> TIME -
how long

always depends on the mode/typeof excercise and your personal goals

* a little note this comes up again in your sophmore Health class also!
General Cardiovascular training Recommendations:
>Frequency- 3-5 days/ week
>Intensity- target geart rate zone at 60-80%
>Time- 30-45 minutes/session

General Strength Training Recommendations:
>Frequency- 2-3 days/week, leaving a day of rest in between
>Intensity- weight amounts that are challenging, but not impossible
>Time- 20-30 minutes/session
General Flexibility Recommendations:
>Frequency- every day!
>Intensity- stretch thru the full range of motion but not to the piont of pain(never bounce!)

>Time- anywhere from 20-30 minutes/session
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