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What is the main purpose of aerobic exercise?
To strengthen the heart and lungs
Which of the following best describes aerobic exercise?
Any physical activity causing sweating and breathlessness
What is the duration requirement for aerobic exercise to be maintained continuously?
At least 10 minutes
Why is accurate measurement of exercise heart rate crucial?
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Where is the apical pulse site located for measuring heart rate?
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From where is the radial pulse site taken for measuring heart rate?
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What is the focus of aerobic fitness?
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Which activity is considered a bone strengthening exercise?
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What is muscular endurance related to?
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Which type of exercise increases lean muscle mass?
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What does bone strengthening exercises aim to do?
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What is the focus of flexibility exercises?
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Which activity is an example of aerobic fitness?
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"Resistance training" helps increase __________ and ___________.
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What is the primary focus of circuit training?
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What characterizes passive static stretching?
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Which type of stretching is considered less beneficial than static stretching for increasing range of motion?
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What is the ideal phase for dynamic stretching according to the text?
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What type of exercise gently warms muscles while also stretching them according to the text?
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What is the main benefit of flexibility exercises?
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When is static stretching most often recommended?
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What is the primary characteristic of active static stretching?
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Which exercise form is typically used in yoga and martial arts?
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What is the recommended duration for holding a static stretch?
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When is flexibility exercise usually done in a workout session?
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