Exercise
What is cardio?
Any type of exercise that raises your heart rate.
What fruit is a great source of calcium?
Oranges are one of the best.
How much water should you drink a day?
0.5-1oz for each pound that you weight.
ie. 150lbs = 75-150 ounces of water
Water deficiency and electrolyte imbalances.
Lifting weights is the only way to add muscle.
False
This type of training can increase your metabolism?
Any type of training (endurance, strength, power, etc)
What is the daily recommended calorie intake for an Adult?
Woman: 1,600-2,400 calories/day
Male: 2,000-3,000 calories/day
What is your metabolism?
The amount of calories your body burns throughout the day.
What is Type 2 Diabetes?
When the body becomes insulin resistant or the pancreas shuts down.
Your body will literally "eat itself" if it does not get nutrients it requires.
True
What is your "core"?
Abdominals (6 pack), obliques, and hip flexors
What are some of the most nutritious vegetables?
Dark leafy vegetables. (i.e. Spinach or Broccoli)
Responsibly fasting can reduce this hormone's level.
Insulin.
This nutrient can help prevent medical conditions related to the nervous system?
Unsaturated fats
A walk can be just as effective as a run when talking about physical activity?
True
To increase stamina, your workouts should be high in ____ and low in ____
High in repetitions and low in rest periods
Deficiency in this nutrient can reduce bone health.
Is your BMI a definite determination of your health status?
No, a body builder can have the same BMI as someone who is inactive.
What is osteoporosis?
The degeneration of bone, which can increase the risk of injury.
Saturated fat is better than unsaturated fats
False
What is functional training?
An exercise that increases your ability in everyday movements.
What is fat?
A compacted form of sugar.
Water is most crucial in the breakdown of what tissue?
Fat (through the oxidization process)
What is the deterioration of joint cartilage?
Arthritis.
Someone that moderately exercises 4 times a week needs extra protein supplements via protein shakes.
False
0.6-0.8g of protein per kilogram of weight.