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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

    What is the primary purpose of resistance training?

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

    What does aerobic exercise strengthen?

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

    What does muscular endurance measure?

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

    What is the primary purpose of engaging in aerobic exercise?

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

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