Wellness Physical Fitness and Exercise

Question 1

How many minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week do US guidelines recommend for adults?

Accepted Answer

150 minutes

Answer

60 minutes

Answer

300 minutes

Answer

90 minutes

Question 2

What does 'FITT' stand for in exercise programming?

Accepted Answer

Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type

Answer

Fitness, Intervals, Training, Technique

Answer

Force, Intervals, Tone, Tempo

Answer

Flexibility, Intensity, Timing, Target

Question 3

What is the purpose of a warm-up before exercise?

Accepted Answer

To gradually increase heart rate and prepare muscles for activity

Answer

To burn the most calories

Answer

To stretch muscles to their maximum length

Answer

To deplete glycogen stores

Question 4

Which type of exercise is best for improving cardiovascular endurance?

Accepted Answer

Aerobic exercise

Answer

Isometric exercise

Answer

Static stretching

Answer

Plyometrics only

Question 5

What is the recommended number of days per week for muscle-strengthening activities for US adults?

Accepted Answer

2 or more days

Answer

5 or more days

Answer

1 day

Answer

Every day

Question 6

What is 'progressive overload' in strength training?

Accepted Answer

Gradually increasing the stress placed on the body during exercise over time

Answer

Starting with the heaviest weight possible

Answer

Reducing workout volume each session

Answer

Alternating between cardio and strength daily