Exercise Program Components and Benefits

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What are the three components of an exercise workout?

  • Warm-up, exercise break, cool-down
  • Preparation, main activity, relaxation
  • Warm-up, exercise load, cool-down (correct)
  • Start, exercise load, break

Why is a warm-up essential before the actual workload?

  • To decrease joint stiffness
  • To bring down the heart rate
  • To prepare the body for strenuous activity (correct)
  • To increase lactic acid accumulation

What does a good warm-up prepare the heart, muscles, and joints for?

  • Decreasing nerve impulses
  • Increasing joint stiffness
  • Decreasing muscle output
  • Increasing blood flow (correct)

Why is a cool-down essential after a workout?

<p>To permit gradual recovery of heart rate and blood pressure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long should a warm-up last according to the text?

<p>At least 5 minutes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who may find cooling down most vital, according to the text?

<p>Marathon runners (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended duration for a cool-down phase after aerobic, resistance, neuromuscular, or sports activities?

<p>5-10 minutes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of exercise involves using large muscle groups and can be maintained continuously for at least 10 minutes?

<p>Aerobic exercise (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which activity is an example of a bone-strengthening exercise?

<p>Weightlifting (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of resistance training?

<p>Increase muscular strength and endurance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which exercise benefits include decreasing the risk for heart disease, stroke, and type II diabetes?

<p>Walking at a brisk pace (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended duration for a beginner who wants to engage in exercise?

<p>15-30 minutes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does aerobic exercise strengthen?

<p>Heart and lungs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does muscular endurance measure?

<p>How many times you can lift a certain amount of weight (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of engaging in Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activities following a personalized fitness plan?

<p>Improve cardiovascular fitness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of engaging in aerobic exercise?

<p>To train the cardiovascular system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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