Understanding the Benefits of Exercise

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What is the primary purpose of exercise according to the text?

To exercise outdoors and socialize

To aid growth and improve strength

To improve health and mental well-being (correct)

To develop muscles and the cardiovascular system

When did the idea of sports and competition originate?

In 1949 by Jerry Morris, an epidemiologist

Around 600 B.C. in ancient Greece (correct)

During the early 1800s in carnival and circus circuits

Not mentioned in the text

What was the initial purpose of exercise for ancient Greek and Spartan soldiers?

To develop muscles and the cardiovascular system

To improve health and mental well-being

To engage in exercises for enjoyment

To train for military purposes (correct)

What led to the emergence of bodybuilding before structured exercise routines for the average person?

The appearance of well-trained physiques on carnival and circus circuits Signup and view all the answers

Who made the first correlations between cardiovascular health and exercise?

Jerry Morris, an epidemiologist, in 1949 Signup and view all the answers

When did regular exercise as a means to improve health begin to become mainstream?

Not until the mid 20th century Signup and view all the answers

What was the initial purpose of the treadmill when it was invented?

Medical testing for doctors Signup and view all the answers

In which decade were treadmills first marketed for home use?

1960s Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of aerobic exercise?

Increase cardiovascular endurance Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of anaerobic exercise?

Pull-ups Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of flexibility exercises?

Enhance joint flexibility Signup and view all the answers

'Dynamic' exercises like steady running tend to produce a lowering of which blood pressure during exercise?

Diastolic Signup and view all the answers

'Static exercise (such as weight-lifting) can cause the systolic pressure to rise significantly, albeit transiently, during the performance of the exercise' - Which type of exercise is weight-lifting considered as?

Anaerobic exercise Signup and view all the answers

'Humans require regular physical activity to achieve optimal growth, optimal development of the heart and lungs, and optimal strength of bones, ligaments, tendons, and muscles' - Which branch of applied physiology is concerned with the patient's responses to both acute and chronic exercise (training)?

Exercise physiology Signup and view all the answers

'Aerobic exercise is any physical activity that uses large muscle groups and causes the body to use more oxygen than it would while resting' - Which activity is NOT an example of aerobic exercise?

Weight training Signup and view all the answers

What did Kenneth Cooper's book 'Aerobics' create among the general population?

Greater desire to take part in regular exercise Signup and view all the answers

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