Why Exercise Is Wise

How much exercise is recommended for teens each day?

• 90 minutes

• 30 minutes

• 60 minutes or more

• 45 minutes

What type of exercise benefits every part of the body, including the mind?

• Strength training

• Flexibility activities

• All of the above

• Aerobic exercise

Which of the following is NOT listed as a benefit of exercise?

• Improves brain health

• Decreases feelings of anxiety

• Increases risk of depression

• Helps keep bones strong

What can regular exercise prevent?

• Memory improvement

• Type 2 diabetes

• Decrease in energy levels

• Weakening of muscles

Which of the following is a way to get aerobic exercise?

• Lifting weights

• Running

• Planks

• Push-ups

What is the benefit of having strong muscles?

• They require less oxygen

• They decrease flexibility

• They support your joints and help prevent injuries

• They make you look good

Which activity is NOT mentioned as a way to build flexibility?

• Soccer

• Yoga

• Gymnastics

• Ballet

What should you do if you're new to exercise?

• Avoid aerobic exercises

• Focus only on strength training

• Immediately start with 60 minutes of exercise

• Start with a few minutes a day and slowly build up

Which of the following is a reason people drop an exercise program?

• Lack of interest

• Too much interest

• Immediate results

• Lack of exercises

What is a benefit of exercise as you age?

• Decreases quality of life

• Increases risk of Alzheimer’s

• Improves quality of life

• None of the above