Exercise, Nutrition and Body Composition

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Betty has been out with an injury most of the year. She has been cleared to exercise. When exercising with her class she gets tired easily. She wants to get back in shape and needs to work on her cardiovascular endurance. Which would be the best option? A. She should start walking / jogging several times a week and gradually increase her time spent moving. B. She should start doing push-ups, sit-ups, pull-ups and squats every other day C. She should do Yoga four days a week. D. She should join a gym and work out 7 days a week.

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She should start walking / jogging several times a week and gradually increase her time spent moving.

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Karen states that she gets tired throughout the day and wants to come up with a program to improve her energy. Which of the options below would you suggest would work best for Karen? A. Karen needs to get out and push herself for at least 20 minutes at a time for a total time of 60 minutes per day at an intensity within her aerobic zone or better to get maximum benefit. B. Karen could monitor her activity level and try to incorporate more activities throughout the day as she decreases the amount of time she spends being physically inactive. C. Karen could find a group of friends or family who may have a similar situation and set up times throughout the week for them to get together and exercise. D. All of the above are good ideas for ways Karen to increase her energy.

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All of the above are good ideas for ways Karen to increase her energy.

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Ryan started to run, bike and swim because it is a great way to?

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Strengthen his heart

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David loves to run after school. He uses the run as a way to get rid of stress. Running is also a great way for David to increase his?

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Metabolism

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What are some examples of foods that John could buy to help improve his running performance and overall body composition? Options: A. Apples, Peppers, Whole grains and lean meat, B. Chips, Apples, Frosted Flakes and Broccoli, C. White Bread, lunch meat, strawberry milk and Carrots, D. Candy bars, Lean Cuisines, Ramen Noodles and swedish fish

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Apples, Peppers, Whole grains and lean meat

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What is the best way for Will, an 18-year-old who enjoys running and biking, to train to improve his muscular fitness and maintain a healthy body composition? Options: A. Muscular Endurance, B. Muscular Strength, C. Muscular Hypertrophy, D. Muscular Power

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Muscular Endurance

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How many sets/ reps would it take to get stronger (muscular strength) over a period of time? Options: A. 2 sets of 12 reps light weight, B. 2 sets of 8 reps same weight when you complete, C. 3 sets 5 reps increase weight when complete, D. 2 sets 10 reps stay same weight

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3 sets 5 reps increase weight when complete

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What is the best way for Bill to improve his strength and flexibility? A. Bill could join the gym or YMCA and complete a workout routine with his friends several times per week. B. Bill can buy equipment for his house to fit it workouts during his busy schedule. C. Bill can create body weight workouts using a park around his house for workouts. D. All of the above are good options as long as he is committed to work for improvement.

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All of the above are good options as long as he is committed to work for improvement.

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Brenda was interested in the Lifetime Activities class at NASH and went to a Rock Climbing session. She really enjoyed climbing but noticed that her muscular endurance for climbing was low. Her teacher gave her some advice for improving her muscular endurance. Which advice would her teacher give her to be a better climber? A. Start running 5-6 times per week, B. Lift light weights with high reps 2-3 times per week, C. Lift heavy weights with low reps 2-3 times per week, D. Static Stretch before climbing

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Lift light weights with high reps 2-3 times per week