Benefits of Exercise

Physical exercise can have both physical and mental benefits.

• True

• False

Which of the following would be considered benefits in the cardiovascular and respiratory because of physical exercise?

• Strengthening the cardiac muscle that surrounds your heart

• Decrease in resting heart rate

• Lungs become weaker and cannot supply enough oxygen to your body

• Lungs become stronger and more easily supply oxygen to your body

Which of the following would be considered benefits in the reduction of health risk factors because of physical exercise?

• Reduced risk of cardiovascular disease

• Reduced risk of type 2 diabetes

• Reduced risk of metabolic syndrome

• Reduced risk of some cancers

What is the metabolic rate?

• The rate at which you eat food

• The rate at which you sleep

• The rate at which you burn calories

• The rate at which you watch TV

Performing exercises increases your balance, coordination, and muscle strength.

• True

• False

Performing exercises causes your bones to lose density later in life.

• True

• False

Performing physical exercise can help with which of the following?

• Weight loss and reduced obesity

• Burning more calories

• Increasing muscle mass

• Increasing fat deposits

Which of the following would be considered benefits in the better sleep because of physical exercise?

• Falling asleep faster

• Enjoying a deeper sleep

• Increasing sleep duration

• Decreasing middle-of-the-night wake-ups

Which of the following would be considered benefits in the improved brain function because of physical exercise?

• Reduction in fatigue

• Better alertness

• Better blood circulation

• Sharper thinking

Performing physical activity can increase your self-esteem by improving body shape and giving you a sense of accomplishment.

• True

• False