Exercise Modes and Guidelines
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What is the recommended duration of exercise for someone who has lost a significant amount of weight?

  • 30-60 minutes
  • 20-30 minutes
  • 60-90 minutes
  • 90 minutes or more (correct)

    • What is the purpose of a 10-minute cool-down after exercise?

  • To suddenly increase heart rate
  • To prevent pooling of blood and low blood pressure (correct)
  • To enhance non-exercise activity thermogenesis
  • To increase the intensity of exercise

    • What is the consequence of sitting for most of the day, even if you meet the minimum exercise guidelines?

  • Enhanced mitochondrial adaptations
  • Improved non-exercise activity thermogenesis
  • Decreased risk of cardiovascular disease
  • Increased risk of premature death (correct)

    • How often should you exercise if you want to maintain CR fitness?

    <p>3-5 days per week</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended frequency of vigorous exercise to maintain CR fitness?

    <p>3 days per week</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if you stop exercising regularly?

    <p>The risk of disease returns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary requirement for the heart muscle to become stronger?

    <p>Overloading the heart muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended method to estimate maximum heart rate?

    <p>Calculate 207 - (.7 x age)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of calculating exercise intensity?

    <p>To obtain adequate cardiorespiratory endurance development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is vigorous exercise defined as?

    <p>Exercise that requires an intensity level of approximately 70% of capacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a physiological benefit of aerobic exercise in terms of mitochondria?

    <p>Increase in number, size and capacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the physical activity perceived exertion (H-PAPE) scale?

    <p>To subjectively rate the difficulty of exercise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best indicator of cardiorespiratory aerobic fitness?

    <p>Maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a purpose of physical fitness assessment?

    <p>Prescribe medications for underlying health conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended duration for checking resting heart rate?

    <p>1 minute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of exercise can be maintained for only 2-3 minutes?

    <p>Anaerobic exercise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor that determines maximal heart rate?

    <p>Age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of aerobic exercise in terms of cardiovascular physiology?

    <p>Lower heart rate at given workloads</p> Signup and view all the answers

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