How long should adults engage in physical activity on most days?
30 minutes
What is the term for the amount of force a muscle is capable of exerting?
Muscular Strength
What physical activity is an example of cardiovascular fitness?
Swimming, cycling, jogging, in-line skating, etc.
What are 3 health benefits to physical activity?
reduces stress, increases bone density, lowers risk of heart attack, self-esteem, longer life span, some types of cancer
There are several pieces of popular and effective exercise equipment that can help you during your workout. Which device helps measure the distance you traveled on foot?
a pedometer
What kind of muscles are the foundation of movement?
The core muscles
A fitness program consists of 3 parts. What are they?
warm-up, work-out, cool-down
The maximum volume of oxygen consumed by the muscles during energy is:
aerobic capacity
Everyone should design a fitness program that caters to their specific goals. When making goals, keep in mind the FIIT principle. What does FIIT stand for?
Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type of Activity
What is the elastic tissue that protects the foot from nerve, blood vessel, or muscle injury?
Plastar Fascia
Why is the hypertrophy (muscular enlargement) in men greater than women?
Testosterone levels
For moderate-intense physical activity you should work out at __ to __ percent of your maximum heart rate.
50 to 70%