FITT Principle And Exercise

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The FITT (frequency, intensity, time, and type) principle is a useful tool to use with exercise and I use it often with my personal fitness as well as within my career as a licensed physical therapist assistant. These guidelines have been easy to follow and understand. There are several benefits that I have found from using the FITT principle including education, organization, and motivation. It also helps me set proper goals and correctly progress exercise in a safe manner. I provide education to patients on a daily basis along the outline of the FITT principle. Using a standard model helps me put together home exercise programs and not leave anything out of the routine. I always cover all four areas and ensure they are patient specific,