Fitness Fundamentals

What is cardiovascular endurance?

• Cardiovascular endurance is the ability of the brain to pump blood efficiently.

• Cardiovascular endurance is the ability of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to deliver oxygen to working muscles efficiently for an extended period of time.

• Cardiovascular endurance is the ability of the liver to process oxygen efficiently.

• Cardiovascular endurance is the ability of the kidneys to filter oxygen from the blood.

How can you improve your muscular strength?

• Avoid physical activity

• Eat more junk food

• Engage in resistance training exercises and gradually increase intensity and volume.

• Sleep for long hours

Why is flexibility important in fitness?

• Flexibility decreases muscle strength

• Flexibility has no impact on injury prevention

• Flexibility makes you less agile and slower

• Flexibility helps improve range of motion, prevent injuries, and enhance overall performance.

What does body composition refer to?

• Level of physical fitness

• Amount of water in the body

• Proportion of fat and fat-free mass in the body

• Number of bones in the body

What are some examples of cardiovascular endurance exercises?

• Running, swimming, cycling, jumping rope

• Walking, weightlifting, yoga

• Dancing, rock climbing, martial arts

• Rowing, Pilates, HIIT

The main difference between Health Related Fitness and Skill Related Fitness is that:

• Health Related Fitness is to do with the efficiency of the human body whereas Skill Related fitness is related to playing sport.

• .Health Related fitness is to do with the strength of your muscles and the movement of your body.

• None of the Above

• Both A and B

What are some benefits of being flexible?

• Decreased flexibility, higher risk of injury, limited range of motion

• Improved posture, reduced risk of injury, enhanced athletic performance, increased range of motion

Why is a balanced diet important for fitness?

• A balanced diet provides essential nutrients, energy, and fuel for the body to function optimally during physical activities and recovery.

• A balanced diet is not necessary for fitness, only exercise matters.

• A balanced diet can cause fatigue and reduce energy levels.

• A balanced diet leads to weight gain and slows down metabolism.

What is the difference between muscular strength and muscular endurance?

• Muscular strength is related to cardiovascular fitness, while muscular endurance is related to flexibility.

• Muscular strength is the ability of a muscle to sustain repeated contractions over a period of time, while muscular endurance is the amount of force a muscle can exert in a single effort.

• Muscular strength is the amount of force a muscle can exert in a single effort, while muscular endurance is the ability of a muscle or group of muscles to sustain repeated contractions over a period of time.

• Muscular strength and muscular endurance are the same thing.

What are some examples of strength training exercises?

• Pilates

• Zumba

• Yoga

• Examples of strength training exercises include squats, deadlifts, bench press, pull-ups, push-ups, and lunges.