What Is Aerobic Exercise?

Which physical activity is NOT aerobic exercise?

• Yoga

• Hip-Hop dancing

• Jump roping

• Jogging

Which of the following is TRUE about moderate intensity exercise?

• An activity that gets you exercising and you can talk and sing easily

• An exercise intense enough to trigger lactic acid information.

• An activity that gets you exercising hard, but you are still able to talk with ease.

• An activity that gets you exercising so hard that you can only say a few words.

What does aerobic refer to?

• How your body uses oxygen.

• No answer is correct

• With a little available oxygen

• The absence of oxygen

Which of the following is FALSE about the health benefits of aerobic exercise?

• Improves sleep

• Helps increase muscle size

• Helps reduce body fat

• Increases energy

Which of the following would NOT be considered vigorous aerobic exercise?

• Indoor cycling

• Walking

• Fast-paced aerobic dancing

• Jogging

Aerobic exercise is a physical exercise that provides cardiovascular conditioning.

• True

• False

The decrease in energy and endurance is a major drawback of any aerobic exercise.

• True

• False

An organ that permits blood to circulate and transport nutrients, such as the lungs, is part of the cardiovascular system.

• True

• False

Fast-paced workouts, like sprinting and weightlifting, are examples of aerobic exercises.

• True

• False

Aerobic exercise lessens the risk of developing medical conditions, including diabetes and obesity

• True

• False