Physical Activity Quiz

You have a busy schedule and only 30 minutes available for physical activity. What is the most effective way to use this time?

• Go for a brisk walk or jog.

• Watch a workout video but skip the exercises.

• Plan for a longer session another day but do nothing today.

• Sit and relax, as you don't have enough time for a full workout.

You planned to go for a run, but it's raining heavily. What should you do?

• Run in the rain without proper gear.

• Skip the workout and watch TV instead.

• Cancel the workout and wait for better weather.

• Do a bodyweight workout or yoga session indoors.

A friend wants to start exercising but feels too embarrassed to go to a gym. How can you support them?

• Suggest they wait until they feel more confident.

• Convince them to join you at the gym immediately.

• Offer to do home workouts or outdoor activities together.

• Ignore their concerns and let them figure it out on their own.

You've been working out regularly but feel bored with your routine. What should you do to stay motivated?

• Explore new activities like dance classes or hiking.

• Stop exercising altogether until you feel excited again.

• Stick to the same routine because change is unnecessary.

• Reduce the intensity of your workouts to make them easier.

You're feeling tired after a long day but want to stick to your exercise plan. What's the best approach?

• Skip the workout and sleep instead.

• Do light activities like stretching or walking.

• Replace the workout with an energy drink and relax.

• Push yourself to complete the full planned workout.

Maria wants to incorporate more physical activity into her daily routine at home. She has a large backyard that requires regular maintenance, a dog that needs walking, and a cluttered garage that needs organizing. Which of the following activities best combines domestic physical activity with environmental sustainability?

• Hiring a landscaper to maintain the backyard while she walks her dog.

• Regularly mowing the lawn manually with a push mower and recycling yard waste.

• Letting the backyard grow wild for biodiversity and focusing on indoor cleaning tasks.

• Using a gas-powered mower to quickly clean the backyard and organize the garage with minimal physical effort.

John works in an office setting but wants to increase his physical activity during his workday. His company recently introduced standing desks, on-site fitness classes, and a bike-sharing program for commuting. Which of these strategies will most effectively balance occupational productivity and physical activity?

• Using a standing desk all day without taking breaks.

• Cycling to work every day and skipping other forms of activity.

• Focusing solely on his work tasks and saving physical activity after work.

• Joining a fitness class during his lunch break and walking to nearby meetings.

Emily spends her weekends catching up on TV shows but is looking to incorporate more physical activity into her leisure time. She has access to a local park, a yoga studio, and a swimming pool. Which of the following plans demonstrate creative problem-solving to balance leisure and activity?

• Watching TV at home and using a treadmill simultaneously.

• Joining a recreational sports league with friends at the local park.

• Walking around the park every morning before binge-watching TV shows.

• Attending yoga classes once a month while continuing her regular routine.

Liam has recently moved to a city with good public transportation and bike lanes. His workplace is 5 miles from his home, and he typically drives. Which of the following solutions promotes sustainable and active transportation?

• Driving partway and walking the remaining distance to work.

• Biking to work on sunny days and using public transport when it rains.

• Continuing to drive but parking farther away from the office to add walking.

• Switching entirely to public transport without any additional physical activity.

Maria wants to improve her cardiovascular health. Which activity would best achieve this goal?

• Lifting heavy weights

• Practicing yoga poses

• Holding a plank for 2 minutes

• Running on a treadmill for 30 minutes