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

Which of the following has been shown to be more effective in lowering type II diabetes risk?

• High intensity exercise

• Regular exercise and healthy diet

• Prescription diabetes medication (insulin)

• Vitamins and regular physical activity

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

• weight lifting

• running

• walking

• swimming

Clarisse wants to start a moderate cardiorespiratory endurance exercise program, but she has been sedentary for the past 5 years. Which of the following activities would be the best for her to incorporate to meet her goal of increasing her cardiorespiratory endurance?

• Light stretching

• Water aerobics

• Competitive tennis

• High intensity weight training

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

Which of the following occurs as a result of being regularly physically active?

• The lungs are able to take in more air

• The heart pumps less blood per beat due to improved oxygen carrying capacity

• HDL cholesterol is lowered

• Blood glucose levels increase

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

The ability of the body to go through daily activities without being overly tired is known as____________.

• Cardio Fitness

• Physical Fitness

• Muscular Fitness

• Mental Fitness