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?

To permit gradual recovery of heart rate and blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

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

At least 5 minutes Signup and view all the answers

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

Marathon runners Signup and view all the answers

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

5-10 minutes 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?

Aerobic exercise Signup and view all the answers

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

Weightlifting Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of resistance training?

Increase muscular strength and endurance Signup and view all the answers

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

Walking at a brisk pace Signup and view all the answers

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

15-30 minutes Signup and view all the answers

What does aerobic exercise strengthen?

Heart and lungs Signup and view all the answers

What does muscular endurance measure?

How many times you can lift a certain amount of weight Signup and view all the answers

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

Improve cardiovascular fitness Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of engaging in aerobic exercise?

To train the cardiovascular system Signup and view all the answers

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