5 Questions
Match the following benefits of exercise with their effects on the body:
Maintains healthy blood pressure = Reduces inflammation Improves blood sugar levels = Staves off depression Strengthens bones = Reduces risk of some cancers Leads to better quality sleep = Linked to longer life
Match the following concerns of older adults with their reasons for hesitating to exercise:
Unfamiliar with effective and safe exercise types = Not sure how much exercise is needed Starting small and working way up to longer workouts = Any movement is better than being sedentary Hesitation due to lack of knowledge about effective exercises = Uncertainty about required exercise duration Concern about safety and effectiveness of exercise = Doubt about the amount of exercise needed
Match the following health benefits with their relationship to physical activity:
Improved sex life = Better quality sleep Reduced risk of some cancers = Linked to longer life Reduction in harmful plaque buildup in arteries = Maintains healthy blood pressure Improved mental health = Challenges muscles
Match the following statements about starting an exercise regimen with their recommendations:
Any kind of movement is better than being sedentary = Start small and work way up to longer workouts Goal of at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity per week = Work up to recommended level if unable to start there Starting small is acceptable = No need to worry about starting level No problem with beginning at a low exercise level = It's important to start at recommended level
Match the following exercise benefits with their impact on the body's systems:
Challenges muscles = Improves physical and mental health Gets heart rate up = Benefits virtually every system in the body Reduces risk of some cancers = Improves blood sugar levels Linked to longer life = Reduces inflammation
Discover the importance of exercise for seniors with this quiz. Learn why staying active is crucial for maintaining health and well-being in later years.
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