Wellness Physical Fitness and Exercise 2

Question 1

What does BMI stand for?

Accepted Answer

Body Mass Index

Answer

BMI stands for Body Mass Index, a calculation using height and weight to estimate body fat and assess weight-related health risks.

Question 2

Which term describes the minimum amount of energy the body needs to maintain basic functions at rest?

Accepted Answer

Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)

Answer

The Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is the number of calories the body needs to sustain basic physiological functions like breathing and circulation at complete rest.

Question 3

What is 'VO2 max'?

Accepted Answer

The maximum rate at which the body can consume oxygen during intense exercise

Answer

VO2 max is the maximum rate of oxygen consumption during maximal exercise and is considered the gold standard measure of aerobic fitness.

Question 4

Which component of fitness refers to the ability of muscles to exert force repeatedly over time?

Accepted Answer

Muscular endurance

Answer

Muscular endurance is the ability of a muscle or group of muscles to repeatedly exert force or sustain a contraction over a prolonged period.

Question 5

What happens physiologically during 'EPOC' after exercise?

Accepted Answer

The body continues to burn extra calories as it restores itself to a resting state

Answer

EPOC (Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption) is the elevated calorie and oxygen consumption that occurs after exercise as the body recovers and returns to homeostasis.

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Wellness Physical Fitness and Exercise 2