Physical Fitness: Unit 3: QUIZ 1: CARDIOVASCULAR TRAINING

It generally takes ________ before results are seen from cardiovascular exercise.

8-12 weeks

If you exercise for an hour, at least half your time should be spent doing cardiovascular exercise.

True

How does the body increase the amount of oxygen to the muscles during exercise?

by breathing faster

An oxygen deficit occurs _____.

when you start cardiovascular exercise

Which parts of the body are significantly strengthened by cardiovascular exercise?

1. heart 2. blood vessels 3. lungs

Cardiac output is affected by _____.

1. heart rate2. exercise3. stroke volume

What are the benefits of cardiovascular exercise?

1. lower blood pressure2. increased cardiac output3. greater stroke volume

If you score above average on the cardiovascular tests, then you do not need to perform cardiovascular exercise anymore.

False

How are the lungs made healthier during cardiovascular exercise?

The muscles around them are strengthened.

If a person who rarely exercises goes to the doctor's office for a check-up, the doctor will not be surprised to find that the patient has _____.

high blood pressure

An activity is considered cardiovascular exercise if it _____.

lasts ten minutes or longer

Lactic acid is produced mostly during the _______phase.

oxygen deficit

Cardiovascular fitness can be measured by _____.

the step test

Through counting your pulse beats, you can measure how many times _____.

your heart beats in a minute