AFAA Group Fitness Certification questions with correct answers

Name the 4 training variables used when designing an exercise program. Answer Frequency, Intensity, Time and Type Which FITT principle refers to the number of exercise sessions per week? Answer frequency Which FITT principle refers to the difficulty of an exercise or exercise session? Answer intensity Which FITT principle refers to the duration and length of each exercise session? Answer Time Which FITT principle refers to the mode of activity performed? Answer Type Will one training variable affect another? (FITT) Answer Yes a significant increase in intensity will likely result in decreased duration of that exercise session. What is the principle of overload? Answer In order for a participant to gain results/achieve desired training improvements when exercising the body must be overloaded beyond its normal level. What is the principle of progression? Answer When an exercise program provides gradual increases in frequency, intensity, time and type in order to gain results.