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Table 2 FITT components applied to physical conditioning programs

From: Application of principles of exercise training in sub-acute and chronic stroke survivors: a systematic review

Frequency

Intensity

Time

Type

The number of times an exercise or activity is performed generally expressed in sessions, episodes or bouts per week.

Refers to how much work is being performed or the magnitude of the effort required performing an activity or exercise.

The length or duration in which an activity or exercise is performed, usually expressed in minutes.

E.g. running/swimming for cardio respiratory endurance; free weights/resistance machines for muscular strength or endurance.