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What is aerobic exercise?
What is aerobic exercise?
Any physical activity that makes you sweat, causes you to breathe harder, and gets your heart beating faster compared to when you are at rest.
Which of the following are benefits of aerobic exercise? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are benefits of aerobic exercise? (Select all that apply)
Aerobic fitness is the ability of the body's cardiovascular system to supply energy during continuous physical activities such as biking, running, and _____
Aerobic fitness is the ability of the body's cardiovascular system to supply energy during continuous physical activities such as biking, running, and _____
dancing
What is muscular strength?
What is muscular strength?
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What is bone-strengthening exercise?
What is bone-strengthening exercise?
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What is an example of resistance training?
What is an example of resistance training?
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Dynamic stretching involves holding a position for an extended period.
Dynamic stretching involves holding a position for an extended period.
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Match the following types of stretching with their characteristics:
Match the following types of stretching with their characteristics:
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What is the recommended duration to hold a static stretch?
What is the recommended duration to hold a static stretch?
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What defines aerobic exercise?
What defines aerobic exercise?
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Which pulse site is located just beside the larynx?
Which pulse site is located just beside the larynx?
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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of aerobic exercise?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of aerobic exercise?
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What is the purpose of bone-strengthening exercises?
What is the purpose of bone-strengthening exercises?
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Which of the following activities is considered aerobic?
Which of the following activities is considered aerobic?
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Resistance training primarily helps in which of the following?
Resistance training primarily helps in which of the following?
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Which type of exercise is specifically described as working against a resistance?
Which type of exercise is specifically described as working against a resistance?
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Flexibility exercises are primarily aimed at which of the following?
Flexibility exercises are primarily aimed at which of the following?
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Study Notes
Aerobic Exercise
- Any physical activity that causes sweating, heavy breathing, and a faster heart rate compared to rest.
- Strengthens the heart and lungs.
- Uses large muscle groups, is rhythmic, and can be sustained for at least 10 minutes.
- Includes activities like walking, swimming, jogging, running, and dancing.
Measuring Heart Rate
- Apical Site: Felt at the heart's apex, easily detected on the left side of the chest.
- Carotid Pulse Site: Located on the carotid artery beside the larynx, use light fingertip pressure.
- Radial Pulse Site: Found on the radial artery at the wrist, aligned with the thumb, use light fingertip pressure.
- Temporal Pulse Site: Located on the left or right temple, gentle fingertip pressure is used.
Aerobic Fitness
- The ability of the cardiovascular system to supply energy during sustained physical activity.
- Provides many health benefits like reducing risk for heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and specific cancers.
Muscular Strength
- The capacity of muscles to exert force during activities such as lifting weights.
- Involves using muscles to work against resistance like body weight, elastic bands, or weights.
Bone-Strengthening Exercise
- Any weight-bearing activity that applies force to the bones.
- This force usually comes from ground impact, promoting bone growth in children and maintaining bone density in adults.
Resistance Training
- Strength exercise like weight lifting, push-ups, and crunches, which uses resistance to work muscles.
- Increases lean mass, crucial for weight loss.
Flexibility Exercises
- Stretch muscles and improve joint range of motion.
- Often used in warm-ups to prepare muscles and in cool-downs for a gradual transition to rest.
Static Stretching
- The most common type for general fitness.
- Slowly move into the stretch and hold for 10 to 30 seconds before gradually releasing.
Active Static Stretching
- Used in yoga and martial arts.
- The stretch is held by the strength of agonist muscles (muscles responsible for movement).
- Example: Muscles of the arms and shoulders are agonist muscles.
Passive Static Stretching
- Holding the limb for the stretch without additional resistance like bars or bands.
Dynamic Stretching
- Stretching with movement.
- The body transitions gradually into a position, and the movement is repeated as you increase reach and range of motion.
Aerobic Exercise
- Any physical activity that causes sweating, heavier breathing, and faster heart rate compared to rest
- Strengthens heart and lungs
- Uses large muscle groups, rhythmic, and continuous for at least 10 minutes
Aerobic Fitness
- Ability of the cardiovascular system to supply energy during continuous physical activities like biking, running, and dancing
- Reduces risk of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and some cancers
Muscle Strength
- Exerting force during activities, like lifting weights
- Uses muscles to work against resistance, such as body weight, elastic bands, or actual weights
Bone-Strengthening Exercise
- Weight-bearing activity that applies force to the bones
- Force is usually from impact with the ground, resulting in bone growth in children and healthy bone density maintenance in adults
Resistance Training
- Strength exercise like weight lifting, push-ups, and crunches
- Uses muscle against resistance, such as dumbbells or body weight
- Increases lean mass, an important aspect of weight loss
Flexibility Exercises
- Stretching muscles to improve range of motion at joints
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This quiz covers the essentials of aerobic exercise, including its benefits for heart and lung health. It also explores how to measure heart rate at various pulse sites. Enhance your understanding of aerobic fitness and its impact on overall health.
