Exercise benefits #1

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

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

• True

• False

What does it mean to exercise?

• Go to the gym

• Lift weights

• Anything requiring physical effort

• Sitting on the couch

In the F.I.T.T Principle, the F stands for what?

• Fast
• Form
• Frequency
• Flexibility

In the F.I.T.T Principle, the I stands for what?

• Intensity
• Individual
• Isometric
• Instrument

What is an example of Frequency in cardiovascular endurance?

• Target Heart Rate
• Free Weights
• 3-5 days per week
• 30 Minutes

The ability to perform moderate to vigorous levels of activity and respond to physical demands is known as

• exercise

• physical activity

• physical fitness

• cardiorespiratory fitness

These are chemicals in the brain triggered by physical activity that give us a sense of well-being; they are "feel good chemicals".

• Sweets

• Oxygen

• Endorphins

• Carbon Dioxide

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of exercise

• improved cell health

• prevention of injuries

• reduced risk of premature death

• increased risk of certain diseases