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FITT for Aging

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greater than or equal to 5 days if just moderate and greater than or equal to 3 days if vigorous or both
What is the Frequency for Aerobic Exercise?
rpe 5-6 moderate and rpe 7-8 vigorous
What is the Intensity for Aerobic Exercise?
30-60min moderate and 20-60 vigorous
What is the Time for Aerobic Exercise?
any modality that doesn't impose excessive orthopedic stress such as walking
What is the Type for Aerobic?
greater than or equal to 2 days
What is the Frequency for Resistance Training?
light intensity 40-50% if beginner, progress to moderate to vigorous (60-80%) or use moderate (5-6 RPE) - vigorous (7-8 RPE)
What is the Intensity for Resistance Training?
8-10 exercise involving major muscle groups and greater than or equal to 1 set of 10-15 reps: progress to 1-3 sets of 8-12 reps
What is the Time for Resistance Training?
light to moderate 30-60%
What is the Intensity for Power Resistance Training?
6-10 reps high velocity
What is the Time for Power Resistance Training?
anything that is safe that uses the major muscle groups
What is the Type for Resistance Training?
greater than or equal to 2 days
What is the Frequency for Flexibility?
stretch to feeling of tightness or slight discomfort
What is the Intensity for Flexibility?
30-60 sec
What is the time for Flexibility?
any physical activities that maintain or increase flexibility using slow static stretching
What is the Type of Flexibility?
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