Cardiovascular Endurance

The cardiovascular system consists of

• the heart,lungs, and digestive system
• the heart,lungs, and surrounding blood vessels in the body

Cardiovascular endurance is defined as 

•  the body's ability to deliver oxygen to muscles while they are working.
• The body's ability to maintain a maximum heart rate during intense exercise.

Cardiovascular endurance is improved through

• exercise
• watching television

What type of activity is best suited for individuals wanting to improve their cardiovascular endurance?

• weightlifitng
• competitive eating
• aerobic exercise
• anaerobic exercsie

What  component would be most important to a long distance runner?

• Reaction time 
• Cardio-Respiratory Endurance
• Agility
• Muscular Strength

The ability of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to function efficiently when a person is exercising the body.

• Body Composition

• Muscular Strength

• Cardiovascular Endurance

• Flexibility

Which of the following activities are not considered the best cardiovascular exercises?

• Dancing, Jazz, Aerobic, Zumba, Salsa

• Running, Biking, Swimming, Jumping Rope

• Yoga, Stretching, Pilates

• Cross Country Skiing, Tennis, Kick Boxing

What is the suggested frequency for cardiovascular endurance? 

• once a week 
• 7 days a week
• 3- 5 days a week 
• twice a week

what do the heart and lungs supply to the muscles during long periods of exercise?

• food

• water

• oxygen

• carbon dioxide

Which of the following health-related components of fitness has to do with your heart, lungs, and blood vessels? 

• Cardio-Respiratory Endurance 
• Muscular Strength
• Muscular Endurance
• Flexibility