PF 1.1

There are other equally good substitutes for exercise.

False

What are some of the benefits of exercise?

self-confidence, better sleep, stronger muscles, weight loss, better balance

There are some limiting factors that will completely prevent you from exercising regularly.

False

What are the main reasons why excess weight affects physical fitness? The heart has to pump harder. It is more difficult to exercise. The person sweats more. The person does not see results from the exercise. A heavy person gets more tired during exercise.

The heart has to pump harder. It is more difficult to exercise. A heavy person gets more tired during exercise.

Regular exercise means that you plan to exercise every week.

True

regular exercise

a plan in which a person chooses to exercise a certain number of times every week

flexibility

a type of physical conditioning that lengthens the muscles and improves the movement of the joints

cardiovascular fitness

a type of physical conditioning that primarily strengthens the heart, lungs, and blood vessels

muscular fitness

a type of physical conditioning that strengthens specific muscles

obese

an individual that is very heavy or overweight

limiting factors

obstacles or difficulties that keep a person from accomplishing goals, such as regular exercise

physical fitness

the measure of the health and condition of the heart, lungs, muscles, and joints of an individual