Fitness

John is physically active regularly throughout the week. This means that he

• lifts weights every day

• can do vigorous levels of exercise without fatigue

• plays competitive sports

• regularly moves his body to expend energy

The ability to perform moderate to vigorous levels of activity and respond to physical demands is known as

• exercise

• physical activity

• physical fitness

• cardiorespiratory fitness

The ability of your heart and lungs to effectively deliver oxygen to your muscles during prolonged physical activity is called

• muscular endurance

• muscular strength

• flexibility

• cardiorespiratory fitness

All of the following are considered exercises that can improve your flexibility except

• yoga

• tai chi

• jogging

• Pilates

The exercise that benefits most in the reduction of developing osteoporosis is

• weight lifting

• running

• walking

• swimming

Which of the following types of exercises is has been clinically identified as most effective in reducing stress, improving sleep and increasing productivity?

• Flexibility

• Muscular strength

• Muscular endurance

• Cardiorespiratory endurance

Core strength creates stability in your

• abdominal wall and legs

• back, pelvis and hips

• abdominal wall, back, hips and pelvis

• only the abdominal wall

Raul plans to start jogging after being sedentary for 2 years. What is the first step he should take?

• Make sure he is medically healthy enough to exercise

• Practice warming up with 20 minutes of static stretching

• Review the routes he plans to run

• Start a weight training program to condition his legs

Physical activity is bodily movement that substantially increases

• energy expenditure

• body composition

• muscle strength

• muscular endurance

The level of effort you exert while exercising is known as

• exertional force

• power

• intensity

• energy