Weight Loss Weight Loss Exercise

Question 1

Which type of exercise is most effective for burning calories during a session and improving cardiovascular fitness?

Accepted Answer

Aerobic/cardio exercise

Answer

Static stretching

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Isometric holds

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Foam rolling

Question 2

What does EPOC stand for and why is it relevant to weight loss from exercise?

Accepted Answer

Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption

Answer

Exercise Performance Output Capacity

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Energy Production Output Calculation

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Elevated Post-Oxidation Cycle

Question 3

According to US physical activity guidelines, how many minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week is recommended for weight management?

Accepted Answer

150 minutes

Answer

75 minutes

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300 minutes

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500 minutes

Question 4

Which type of training alternates between high-intensity bursts and rest periods and is known for efficient calorie burning?

Accepted Answer

High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)

Answer

Steady-state cardio

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Low-intensity resistance training

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Passive stretching

Question 5

Why is resistance/strength training important in a weight loss program beyond burning calories?

Accepted Answer

It preserves and builds muscle mass, raising resting metabolic rate

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It eliminates the need for cardio

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It directly burns more fat than cardio

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It is the only exercise that affects hormones

Question 6

What is non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) and how does it impact daily calorie expenditure?

Accepted Answer

Calories burned through everyday movement outside formal exercise

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Calories burned sleeping

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The thermic effect of food

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Basal metabolic rate