7.13 Quiz: Fit for Life

Exercise has shown to improve Janae's A1C levels. What does this MOST likely mean?

• Her blood pressure numbers are improved.

• Her weight loss is improved.

• Her blood sugar control is improved.

• Her self-efficacy is improved.

Bruno has been working on taking his general fitness goals and turning them into specific fitness training goals. Which of Bruno's statements MOST accurately represents a specific fitness training goal?

• I want to run faster.

• I want to loss weight.

• I want to be healthy.

• I want to move more.

To qualify for the Olympics, Moira has written 100 smaller goals to achieve in the next three months. How should Moira approach these goals to MOST likely reach her ultimate goal of Olympic qualification?

• She should rush through all of the goals as fast as she can.

• She should try to reach all of the smaller goals at the same time.

• She should accomplish many small goals at the same time.

• She should master each small goal before moving on to the next one.

If Jay has time for only one type of workout during the week, what would most fitness experts say would be the MOST beneficial type of workout for Jay to complete?

• an aerobic workout

• an aerobic workout

• a flexibility workout

• a core training workout

Enzo wants to become a faster swimmer. What is the BEST way for him to turn this into a specific goal?

• He should ask his friends and family to come to his next meet to cheer.

• He should interview fast swimmers about nutrition and fitness plans.

• He should focus on the skills he will need to improve his times.

• He should boost his serotonin levels by meditating and doing yoga.

What is most likely TRUE about cardio fitness?

• It is the least essential element of most fitness plans.

• It brings oxygen into the blood and requires people to breathe harder.

• It is recommended that adults get at least 50 minutes of it per week.

• It focuses on core strength by targeting the abdomen, back, and pelvis.

Jasmine is creating her personal fitness plan. What should she include to meet the weekly guidelines most commonly recommended for adults and teens?

• She should include 150 minutes of strength training activity.

• She should include 150 minutes of core training activity.

• She should include 150 minutes of any type of activity.

• She should include 150 minutes of aerobic activity.

When prioritizing workouts for a weekly plan, Mel always puts cardio fitness as a top priority. What would fitness experts say should be Mel's NEXT highest priority when it comes to adding another workout to achieve a well-rounded workout plan?

• Coordination exercises should be the next priority.

• Agility training should be the next priority.

• Flexibility exercises should be the next priority.

• Strength training should be the next priority.

"I am a horrible athlete" is a statement that involves positive self-talk.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Mario has just completed an intense core training workout. If he did this workout with correct form, where might he MOST logically feel sore from this workout?

• in his legs

• in his abdomen

• in his arms

• in his neck