Running for Cardiovascular Endurance Quiz

What is a primary benefit of running for cardiovascular health?

• Increased lung capacity

• Decreased muscle mass

• Increased bone density

• Decreased flexibility

How does running improve heart health?

• By decreasing heart rate

• By increasing heart rate variability

• By increasing blood pressure

• By decreasing blood volume

Which of the following is a benefit of improved cardiovascular endurance through running?

• Reduced risk of cardiovascular diseases

• Increased risk of joint injuries

• Decreased energy levels

• Increased body fat percentage

How does regular running affect the efficiency of oxygen utilization by the body?

• Decreases oxygen utilization

• Increases oxygen utilization

• Has no effect on oxygen utilization

• Initially increases, then decreases oxygen utilization

What impact does running have on blood cholesterol levels?

• Increases LDL cholesterol

• Decreases HDL cholesterol

• Increases HDL cholesterol

• No impact on cholesterol levels

Running regularly can reduce the risk of which type of diabetes?

• Type 1 diabetes

• Type 2 diabetes

• Gestational diabetes

• All types of diabetes

What is the effect of running on mental health?

• Increases stress levels

• Has no effect on mental health

• Reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety

• Increases risk of developing mental health disorders

How does running contribute to weight management?

• Only by burning calories during the run

• By increasing metabolism even when not running

• Has no effect on weight

• By decreasing muscle mass, thus reducing weight

What is the effect of running on the aging process?

• Accelerates aging

• Slows down the physical aspects of aging

• Has no effect on aging

• Only affects mental aging

How does running affect sleep quality?

• Decreases sleep quality due to increased energy levels

• Increases sleep quality by promoting deeper sleep cycles

• Has no effect on sleep

• Only improves sleep quality in athletes