Exercise Myths and Benefits Quiz

Which of the following are MYTHS (that is, not true) surrounding exercise? (Input all that apply, then push the ENTER button.)

• Exercise is unsafe for elderly people.

• Women have more fat tissue than men.

• Being thin is a sign of fitness.

• You cannot spot reduce or lose fat in one specific area.

• You should exercise to the point of pain and then push a little harder in order to improve your abilities.

Building muscle strength using resistance with joint movement

• Isotonic

• Isometric

• Tone

• Aerobic

• Isokinetic

Which of the following are benefits of regular exercise? (Input all that apply, then push the ENTER button.)

• Having fun

• Forming new friendships

• Feeling good about yourself

• Improving your mental health

It is best to start exercising while you are young and ________.

• A. stop before you are old.

• B. stop for 1-2 weeks every year to reset your body.

• C. design a workout that increases in intensity for life.

• D. continue for life.

A degree of tension or firmness, as of muscle

• Isokinetic

• Isotonic

• Isometric

• Tone

• Aerobic

Light gymnastic exercise designed to promote good health by developing strength and grace

• Hurdles

• Calisthenics

• Marathon

• Relay

A person with AVERAGE cardiovascular fitness has a resting heart rate of ___ bpm.

• 60-100

• 10-75

• 75-150

• to infinity and beyond!

When you are stretching during your warm-up, you should make sure NOT to bounce.

• True

• False

Which type of exercise is the best way to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight? (Choose the best that applies)

• consistent

• a type of exercise you enjoy

• intermittent (a lot during one week, then none the next week)

• exercise in the evenings

Of or relating to the heart and respiratory system

• Cardiovascular

• Cardiorespiratory

• Respiratory

• Circulatory