Frequency
How often is cardio recommended?
Moderate exercise five or more days a week or intense cardio three days a week
Can anyone incorporate intensity into their workouts?
Yes
What is the appropriate time set for a beginner workout?
15-20 minutes
What is a type of cardio exercise?
Running, walking, cycling, dancing
How often is strength recommended?
Two to three non-consecutive days a week.
If you want to build more strength...
use heavy weights to do a more sets with fewer reps.
What is an appropriate time for a cardio workout?
What is an example of a strength training exercise?
resistance bands, dumbbells, machines
In what case would your strength training be more frequent?
Split routine, upper body/lower body
Why is it a good idea to have a mixture of low, medium, and high-intensity cardio exercises?
you stimulate different energy systems and avoid overtraining.
alternate short bursts of intense activity with long bursts of less intense activity.
A good cardio workout does?
any activity that gets your heart rate up
Frequency can change depending on what?
Type of workout you're doing, how hard you're working, your fitness level, and your exercise goals.
For cardio, you will usually monitor intensity...
heart rate, perceived exertion, the talk test, a heart rate monitor, or a combination of those measures.
Having a variety of workouts will?
Lead to a steady and balanced exercise program.
Why is changing cardio exercise good?
it can reduce boredom and create variability
What is frequency?
How often you exercise
What is intensity?
How hard you work during the exercise.
What is time?
The amount of time allotted for each workout session.
Why is it important to change the types of exercise you do?
To manipulate to avoid overuse injuries or weight loss plateaus.