This edition of the Guidelines employs the Frequency (how often), Intensity (how hard), Time (duration or how long), and Type (mode or what kind), with the addition of total Volume (amount) and Progression (advancement) or the FITT-VP principle of Ex Rx to be consistent with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommendations made in its companion evidence-based position stand (20). https://www.acsm.org/education-resources/trending-topics-resources/physical-activity-guidelines