Vocabulary Concepts

What is the definition of aerobic exercise?

• A short, high-intensity activity that builds strength

• An activity that uses oxygen to produce energy over a long period

• A rest period during strength training

• Stretching done before a workout

Which activity is BEST classified as anaerobic?

• Jogging

• Swimming laps

• Sprinting

• Walking a dog

What does flexibility refer to?

• The ability to lift heavy weights

• The ability to move joints through a full range of motion

• The time it takes to recover after a workout

• The number of reps performed

Which term describes how long your heart rate stays elevated during exercise?

• Muscular strength

• Cardio duration

• Heart Rate Zone

• Resting heart rate

Muscular endurance is BEST demonstrated by:

• Lifting a heavy barbell one time

• Running a 40-yard dash

• Holding a plank for 2 minutes

• Doing one push-up

Which of the following is an example of a flexibility exercise?

• Jumping rope

• Yoga

• Cycling

• Weight lifting

Which heart rate zone is most commonly associated with fat burning and improved endurance?

• Resting zone

• Maximum zone

• Moderate-intensity zone

• Strength zone

Which fitness component helps you lift or move heavy objects?

• Aerobic capacity

• Felxibility

• Muscular strength

• Agility

What does the term “cool down” mean in exercise?

• Doing intense movements at the end of a workout

• Gradually slowing activity to bring heart rate down

• Lifting weights at low reps

• Taking a water break

Which of the following pairs BEST go together?

• Anaerobic exercise – Long-distance running

• Flexibility – Bench pressing

• Aerobic exercise – Swimming laps

• 1. Muscular strength – Stretching