Introduction to Health - Fit and Well 2
People who stop exercising can expect to lose up to 50% of their fitness improvement within
2 months.
Another name for cycle training is
periodization.
Cardiorespiratory endurance is developed best by activities that
involve continuous rhythmic movements of large-muscle groups.
Muscular strength and endurance are developed best by activities that
involve working with resistance such as weights or performing calisthenic exercises.
Flexibility is best developed by
stretching major muscle groups regularly.
Healthy body composition is developed best by the combination of
sensible diet, resistance training, and endurance exercise.
A key to improving fitness is to
exercise consistently.
Overuse or overtraining injuries are MOST likely to occur when you
increase the intensity of exercise before increasing the time (duration) of exercise.
Which one of the following statements about cooling down is true?
It restores circulation to its normal resting condition.
Which of the following sources of fitness information is probably LEAST likely to provide
useful advice?
a person who looks physically fit
An exercise stress test can determine if you have
symptoms of heart disease.
The best way to lose body fat is through
sensible diet and regular exercise.
The body adapting to a gradual increase in the amount of exercise is the definition of
progressive overload.
All of the following are considered skill-related fitness components EXCEPT
flexibility.
The maximal improvement in the body's ability to transport and use oxygen that people can
realistically expect as a result of training is about
15–30%.
Which of the following is TRUE regarding exercise intensity?
