Fitness Fundamentals
What is the minimum number of minutes of moderate exercise recommended per week for adults?
150 minutes
True or False: All fats are bad for you.
What is False? Healthy fats like those in avocados, nuts, and olive oil are beneficial.
This 4-letter word describes a state of relaxation achieved through deep breathing and focus.
Calm
“Reps” is short for what?
What is repetitions?
What muscle in the human body works the hardest daily?
What is The heart
This type of exercise strengthens your heart and lungs.
What is a cardiovascular or aerobic exercise
Which macronutrient is the body’s main source of energy?
What is Carbohydrates
Short breaks during the workday can help reduce this common form of mental fatigue.
What is burnout (or stress)
What does “PR” mean in gym slang?
What is Personal Record?
What’s the only muscle in the body that’s attached at one end?
What is the tongue?
What is the term for the number of times your heart beats per minute while resting
What is resting heart rate?
How many cups of water are generally recommended per day for the average adult?
What is Around 8 cups (or 2 liters)
Name one simple activity that promotes mental well-being during the workday.
What is Walking, stretching, breathing exercises, journaling, etc.
Stretching after a workout, it’s called this.
What is a cool down
True or False: Laughing for 10–15 minutes can burn calories.
What is True, about 40 calories!
Squats primarily strengthen which major muscle group?
What is Quadriceps (or legs/lower body)
Which vitamin helps the body absorb calcium.
What is Vitamin D?
This form of meditation focuses on being present in the moment.
What is mindfulness?
The term for a rest period between sets of exercises
What is recovery interval (or rest period).
Which burns more calories, running a mile or walking a mile?
Running (though both burn about the same per distance, running is faster)
This principle says you must increase your training load to continue improving.
What is The Principle of Progressive Overload
Name at least two out of the three main macronutrients.
What is Protein, carbohydrates, and fat
True or False: Exercise releases calories, which help improve mood.
What is false, exercise releases endorphins, which help improve mood
What does “HIIT” stand for?
What is High-Intensity Interval Training
What chemical is often called the “happiness hormone”
What is Serotonin (also endorphins and dopamine)