Which component of FITT is about the type of exercise chosen?

• A. Frequency
• B. Interval
• C. Time
• D. Type

Answer: (D)

Type refers to the kind of exercise you choose. It’s the modality of the activity—cardio, strength, flexibility, or balance—and the specific exercises within those categories (for example, running or cycling for cardio; weightlifting or bodyweight moves for strength; stretching or yoga for flexibility). This choice shapes the adaptations you’ll achieve and helps align the plan with your goals, equipment, and preferences. The other FITT components describe dosage—how often you train, how long each session lasts, and how hard you work—not the activity itself. So you could have several sessions weekly, each 30 minutes long at a moderate pace, but the Type determines whether those sessions focus on cardio, resistance training, or flexibility.