P.E. SEMI FINALS

• F - Frequency

  I - Intensity

  T - Time

  T - Type
• FITT - is a tried and true method of putting together an efficient workout plan.
• Frequency - refers to how often you will exercise
• Intensity - amount of effort or work that must be completed in a specific exercise
• Time - how long each individual session should last
• Type - What type of exercise will you be doing?
• Cardio - is any type of exercise that improves your cardiovascular system. This includes:

  • running
  • swimming
  • walking
  • dancing
  • aerobics routine
  • cycling
• Strength training - type of exercise that tones and strengthens the muscles.
• Muscle groups of the core

  • Abdominals
  • Obliques
  • Back
  • Pelvic floor
  • Spine
  • Glutes
  • Diaphragm
• Abdominals


  It helps stabilize the internal organs. Known as the corset muscle
• Obliques


  Located along side of the body, the internal and external
• Back

  The quadratus lumborum is a deep abdominal muscle located in the lower back. It extends from the lowest rib to the top of the pelvis
• Pelvic floor


  Houses organs such as urethra, bladder, intestines, rectum, uterus, cervix, and vagina
• Spine

  The erector spinae and multifidus muscles are technically back muscles, but they are both connected
• Glutes


  Group of three muscles in your backside that influence hip rotation
• Diaphragm


  Associated with breathing, as it contracts and flattens during inhalation and exhalation
• Balance and stability - your core is involved in every fundamental movement that you do
• Prevent back pain and poor posture - the muscle in your core surround the trunk of your body and support your spine.
• Improve weight lifting - Having a solid foundation is the basis for success
• Plyometrics - mainly a power exercise since they're all about performing explosive movements at max effort