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Fill in the blank: A higher heart rate means that the heart is not pumping blood ______ and needs to do more work to keep up with the body's needs.

• efficiently

• slowly

• quickly

• regularly

According to the passage, what happens to heart rate as the heart becomes stronger through regular exercise?

• Heart rate increases

• Heart rate decreases

• Heart rate remains the same

• Heart rate becomes irregular

What is the resting heart rate?

• Heart rate during sleep

• Heart rate when inactive for a period of time

• Heart rate during exercise

• Heart rate after eating

What is the formula to calculate the maximum heart rate according to the passage?

• 220 - age

• 200 - age

• 180 - age

• 160 - age

What percentage of one's maximum heart rate is recommended for fitness improvement?

• 50% - 70%

• 60% - 80%

• 70% - 90%

• 80% - 100%

Fill in the blank: Resting heart rate is your heart rate when you have been ______ for a period of time.

• active

• inactive

• sleeping

• eating

Sports and activities which best develop cardiovascular fitness for teens require:

• Many specialized skills

• One 2 minute burst of activity with a long period of rest once a week

• Continuous activity for at least 60 minutes.

• Lots of rest to restore oxygen levels.

The MINIMUM amount of exercise needed to improve one’s fitness would involve:

• Working out every day of the week

• Working out one time each week

• Working out at least 3 times a week for 30 - 60 minutes

• Walking 2 days per week for 30 minutes

How would you find a 60-70% training zone for Suzie?

• Multiply Suzie’s maximum heart rate (MHR) by .6

• Multiply Suzie’s maximum heart rate (MHR) by .7

• Utilize the answer from A and B to determine the range for the training zone

• None of the above

How could an individual apply the principle of specificity to their workout?

• Complete a balanced, whole-body workout

• Play a round of golf every weekend

• Complete a workout focused on improving leg strength

• None of the above