Exercise Program

To improve cardiorespiratory fitness, a person should:

Participate in aerobic exercise of moderate intensity for 30 minutes three to four times a week.

What should be the aim of physical fitness?

increase muscular strength and endurance, improve cardiorespiratory fitness, increase flexibility, and improve proportions of lean mass to fat.

There are four _______ in planning an exercise program.

Variables

Select all that apply. How does a "well-rounded" exercise program seek to improve overall fitness?

* By increasing muscular strength and endurance * By improving cardiorespiratory fitness * By increasing levels of flexibility * By improving the body's proportion of lean mass to fat

Select all that apply. What guidelines are given in regards to intensity and frequency, to improve flexibility?

* Stretch each muscle group slowly until a feeling of slight discomfort is felt. * Hold the position for 20 seconds. * Repeat a stretch at least three times.

Select all that apply. Which of the following exercises should be included during warm-up and cool-down times?

* Walking * Stretching

Select all that apply. Which of the following guidelines are given in regards to intensity and frequency, to improve muscular strength?

* Workout sessions should be limited to twice a week for 15-30 minutes. * During each workout session, several different muscle groups should be worked. * Increase the weight only when you are able to complete three sets of 10 repetitions with ease.

Match the following. 1. Mode 2. Frequency 3. Duration 4. Intensity

1. Type of exercise 2. How often an exercise is performed 3. Amount of time needed to perform an exercise 4. Level of effort needed to perform an exercise

Evaluating your fitness level will help you establish attainable fitness goals.

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