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Maximizing Health Benefits Through Physical Activity

Learn the physical, mental, emotional & social benefits of physical activity. Improve your fitness with targeted exercises and heart rate monitoring. Enhance flexibility and cardiovascular health through proper workout routines and holistic approach.

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Maximizing Health Benefits Through Physical Activity

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  1. Stronger muscles and bones, and greater energy, are examples of physical activity’s • physical benefits. • mental benefits. • emotional benefits. • social benefits.

  2. Which of the following is a mental/emotional benefit of physical activity? • Lower blood pressure • Better balance • Reduced stress • Making new friends

  3. Which of the following is an example of a sedentary activity? • Taking a walk • Doing chores • Bowling • Watching TV

  4. Which of the following is a way to improve your cardiorespiratory fitness? • Running • Doing curl-ups • Lifting weights • Stretching

  5. How many beats per minute is the target heart rate for a healthy 30-year-old? • between60 and 120 • between82 and 133 • between94 and 159 • between101 and 190

  6. Exercises to improve your flexibility are • aerobic exercises. • isometric exercises. • isotonic exercises. • stretching exercises.

  7. To build cardiovascular fitness, perform aerobic exercise at least three times a week for • 15 minutes. • 20 minutes. • 10 minutes. • 5 minutes.

  8. Which principle of building fitness involves gradually increasing the demands on your body? • Specificity • Overload • Progression • Regularity

  9. If you have time to stretch only once during an exercise session, it’s best to do it • before warming up. • after warming up. • during your workout. • while cooling down.

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