FITNESS FOR LIFE

GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR F.I.T.T.

Aerobic:

F: 3-4 days per week

I: 60-85% of maximum heart rate capacity

T: 20-30 minutes each day

Muscular Strength & Endurance:

F: 2-3 times per week, per muscle group

I: varies: light to heavy

T: 1-3 sets of 6-20 repetitions per exercise

Flexibility:

F: 5-7 days per week

I: stretch to the point of discomfort and not beyond

T: hold for 15-60 seconds, for 1-3 repetitions