Physical Fitness

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The ability to perform moderate to vigorous levels of activity and respond to physical demands is known as

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physical fitness

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The ability of your heart and lungs to effectively deliver oxygen to your muscles during prolonged physical activity is called

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cardiorespiratory fitness

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All of the following are considered exercises that can improve your flexibility except: yoga, tai chi, jogging, Pilates

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jogging

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Which of the following has been shown to be more effective in lowering type II diabetes risk?
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High intensity exercise,
Regular exercise and healthy diet,
Prescription diabetes medication (insulin),
Vitamins and regular physical activity

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Regular exercise and healthy diet

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The exercise that benefits most in the reduction of developing osteoporosis is

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weight lifting

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The FITT principle stands for

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frequency, intensity, time and type

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Clarisse wants to start a moderate cardiorespiratory endurance exercise program, but she has been sedentary for the past 5 years. Which of the following activities would be the best for her to incorporate to meet her goal of increasing her cardiorespiratory endurance? Light stretching, Water aerobics, Competitive tennis, High intensity weight training

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Water aerobics

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Moderate intensity activity is defined as activity that will raise your heart rate to

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50-70% of your maximum heart rate

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The best program for building muscular endurance would be one that consists of exercises performed in sets of 20 repetitions with low amounts of resistance.

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exercises performed in sets of 20 repetitions with low amounts of resistance

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You can do resistance training on consecutive days as long as you work different muscle groups from day to day.

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you work different muscle groups from day to day