Exercise prescription

An individualized plan specifying exercise type, intensity, duration, frequency, and progression. It matches training demands to a person's goals, abilities, and health status.

FITT principle: A framework that describes exercise by frequency, intensity, time, and type. These four variables form the basic structure of an exercise prescription.
Cardiorespiratory fitness: The capacity of the circulatory and respiratory systems to supply oxygen during sustained physical activity. It is a common target for aerobic exercise plans.
Exercise is Medicine: A global initiative promoting the assessment and promotion of physical activity in health care. It connects exercise prescriptions with routine clinical practice.
Physical activity counseling: A health behavior intervention that supports people in becoming more physically active. Counseling can motivate activity without specifying a detailed training plan.
Exercise intensity: The effort required to perform physical activity, measured absolutely or relative to a person’s capacity. Intensity determines how demanding each prescribed session should be.
Rating of perceived exertion: A subjective scale for rating how hard physical activity feels. Perceived effort can guide intensity when heart-rate measures are unsuitable.
Cardiac rehabilitation: A supervised program that supports recovery and risk reduction after cardiovascular illness or procedures. Its exercise component uses tailored prescriptions for people with heart conditions.
Exercise program: A structured set of exercise sessions designed for a person or group. Programs may be standardized, while prescriptions specify individual exercise demands.
Exercise duration: The length of time spent performing a physical activity or exercise session. Duration specifies how long each prescribed session lasts.
Heart rate reserve: The difference between maximum and resting heart rate, used to set individualized training zones. It offers one method for prescribing aerobic intensity relative to capacity.

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