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?

3-5 days per week Signup and view all the answers

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

3 days per week Signup and view all the answers

What happens if you stop exercising regularly?

The risk of disease returns Signup and view all the answers

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

Overloading the heart muscle Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended method to estimate maximum heart rate?

Calculate 207 - (.7 x age) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of calculating exercise intensity?

To obtain adequate cardiorespiratory endurance development Signup and view all the answers

What is vigorous exercise defined as?

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

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

Increase in number, size and capacity Signup and view all the answers

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

To subjectively rate the difficulty of exercise Signup and view all the answers

What is the best indicator of cardiorespiratory aerobic fitness?

Maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) Signup and view all the answers

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

Prescribe medications for underlying health conditions Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended duration for checking resting heart rate?

1 minute Signup and view all the answers

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

Anaerobic exercise Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that determines maximal heart rate?

Age Signup and view all the answers

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

Lower heart rate at given workloads Signup and view all the answers