10)Enter Height in inches or cm (whole numbers only: e.g. 68 in. is acceptable). Refer to page 29 to switch between English and Metric units. Press ENTER.
11)Enter F.I.T. Value (not asked if the subject is bewteen the ages of 5 and 17).
The following procedure provides a quantitative method to determine a subject’s Physical Activity Rating.
A person’s F.I.T. value is a function of 3 parameters:
•Exercise Frequency - How often the exercise is performed.
•Exercise Intensity - How much energy is expended during exercise.
•Exercise Time - How many minutes the exercise is performed during each session.
The F.I.T. value is calculated by multiplying all three parameters: F.I.T. = Frequency x Intensity x Time
The F.I.T. values help to account for the long term effects of physical activity.
When entering the F.I.T. values, you should consider what the individual’s average Frequency, Intensity and Time have been over the past six months.
For example, if an individual has not been particularly active for a short period of time (i.e. several weeks), but had been previously training for competitive athletics, you should take that previous training regimen into account for the F.I.T. values. Conversely, if an individual has been training hard for a short time (i.e. several weeks), but was much less active previously, you should take the previous light activity into account for the F.I.T. values.
11A) Enter Frequency Value. Press ENTER.
FREQUENCY | 5 | Daily or almost daily (6 or 7 times per week) |
| 4 | 3 to 5 times per week |
| 3 | 1 or 2 times per week |
| 2 | A few times per month |
| 1 | Less than once per month |
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