Components and Benefits of Exercise

Muscular strength training is done by lifting greater weight for fewer repetitions.

• True
• False

Strength training can only be done using weight machines.

• True
• False

A fit person can more efficiently use energy from carbs and fats.

• True
• False

Exercise increases stress levels.

• True
• False

Cardiorespiratory endurance training must be

• continuous, rhythmic, and stress large muscle groups
• continuous, rhythmic, and stress small muscle groups
• continuous, rhythmic, and stress all muscle groups

Muscular endurance training

• is done to the point of muscle failure
• is done using less weight for more repitions
• increases the risk of osteoporisis
• is a complete waste of time

The SAID principle states that

• strength and endurance adaptations are generalized in all people.
• strength gains are difficult.
• endurance gains are difficult.
• strength and endurance adaptations are specific to demands placed on the muscles.

Planned, structured, repetitive movement intended specifically to improve or maintain physical fitness is

• physical activity
• exercise
• strength training
• skills training

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of exercise?

• improved cell health
• prevention of injuries
• reduced risk of premature death
• increased risk of certain diseases

Exercise helps prevent Type 2 Diabetes by

• burning excess sugar
• making cells more sensitive to insulin
• keeping body fat at healthy levels
• all of these