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HMS, BM EQ-Bank 282 MC

Which of the following is the most accurate definition of the 'Intensity' component of the FITT principle when applied to anaerobic training?

  1. The number of training sessions performed each week
  2. The duration of each workout or exercise session
  3. The level of exertion or effort during the activity expresed as a percentage of maximum heart rate or 1RM
  4. The specific exercise selection within the workout plan
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Consider Option C: The level of exertion or effort during the activity expressed as a percentage of maximum heart rate or 1RM

  • Intensity refers to how hard an individual is exercising, often measured as a percentage of maximum heart rate or 1RM (one-repetition maximum).

Other Options:

  • A is incorrect: Describes the Frequency component of FITT.
  • B is incorrect: Describes the Time component of FITT.
  • D is incorrect: Describes the Type component of FITT.