FITT Principles
A well-designed physical activity plan involves consideration of Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type of activity that will achieve your health goals. You should also consider Volume and Progression when designing a physical activity program to match your health, fitness, and performance goals.
Featured Instructor: DeAnne Brooks, Ed.D., National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, American College of Sports Medicine Certified Exercise Physiologist
Yoga
Yoga offers several health-related benefits and can be tailored to various abilities and levels of experience. Yoga also improves strength, flexibility, and balance and may be attractive to former student-athletes seeking an alternative to gym-based strength training programs.
Featured Instructor: Julie Snyder, BS, Athletics and Fitness Association of America Certified Group Exercise Instructor
Cardio Taekwondo
Taekwondo, kickboxing, or other martial arts are commonly offered in group exercise settings. It is an appropriately challenging and fun activity that offers an alternative to traditional sport-related training.
Featured Instructor: Chris Penn, owner, Greensboro Taekwondo America, 6th degree black belt and master instructor
Dance
Dancing is a fun physical activity that requires no special skills, equipment, or facilities, and a “dance workout” can happen anywhere there is music!
Featured Instructor: Tisha Jaye, MEd, CEO of EducateDancer, a dance studio and company located in Greensboro, NC
Basic Interval Training
Interval training combines bursts of higher intensity activity with rest periods. This basic program requires no equipment. Interval training also offers variety–once you learn these basic moves, you can re-organize them for a new workout every time!
Featured Instructor: Shante Gallagher, BS, Athletics and Fitness Association of America Certified Personal Trainer
Advanced Interval Training
Advanced interval training offers an intense workout. It’s a great option for anyone seeking a quick, challenging routine that involves aerobic and strength training.
Featured Instructor: Ben Austin, MS, National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, American College of Sports Medicine Certified Exercise Physiologist, Titleist Performance Institute Certified Fitness Expert Level 1, TRX Group Fitness Certified.
For more video examples go to CDC Physical Activity Videos