Exercise for Fitness

It is a physical exercise of low to high intensity that depends primarily on the energy-generating process.

What is/are the benefit/s of aerobic exercise?

• It improves physical and emotional health

• It reduces the risk of obesity

• It increases the risk of heart diseases

• It reduces the risk of osteoporosis

What does “Aerobic” mean?

• ”without oxygen”

• “without air”

• “with air”

• “relating to, involving, or requiring free oxygen”

During aerobic exercise, your heart rate and breathing will decrease.

• True

• False

Aerobic exercise is performed at moderate levels of intensity for an extended period of time while maintaining an increased heart rate.

• True

• False

Your cardiovascular fitness will improve if you perform aerobic exercises daily.

• True

• False

The ability to use your entire body for long periods of time that requires a strong heart and lungs.

• Muscular Endurance

• Muscular Strength

• Cardiovascular Endurance

• Power

The "sit and reach" is an example of what component of fitness?

• Endurance

• Flexibility

• Strength

• Power

The "push-up" test measures...

• Flexibility

• Muscular Strength

• Speed

• Agility

The principle of exercise that pertains to how much effort you will exert in exercise

• Frequency

• Intensity

• Type

• Time