Exercise/Training
What is the name of the training method that alternates short bursts of intense activity with periods of rest or low-intensity exercise?
High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
Which vitamin, primarily found in citrus fruit, helps with absorption of iron
Vitamin C
What is the quantity of sleep needed per night, for adults, to promote optimal health?
7-9 hours per night (or day if nocturnal)
Name the term for the popular phenomenon where individuals experience an endorphin rush, feeling euphoric with an improvement of overall sense of well-being after aerobic exercise?
Runner's high
What popular 1990s infomercial fitness device promised to tone your inner thighs by squeezing it between your legs?
The Thigh Master
How many minutes of moderate-intensity exercise are recommended weekly for adults?
150-300 Minutes
Which nutrient is known for it's anti-inflammatory benefits and is often under-consumed in North American diets? (Primarily found in wild caught fatty fish and flaxseeds)
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
What is the name of the RCMP endorsed program to assist members with common sleep disorders, discussing helpful strategies, and presenting measures to counteract factors leading to a person's fatigue?
RCMP Fatigue Management Program
Name the free and confidential service offered by Health Canada providing employees and their family members with support for mental health, stress management, and work-life balance?
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
EAP/PAE: 1-800-268-7708
What muscle is considered the strongest in the human body relative to it's size?
The Masseter (Jaw muscle)
What is the current time standard for the 500 meter run portion of the new RCMP Police Fitness Assessment (Field test)?
You have to score = or < this time
2:10 (2 minutes and 10 seconds)
Which mineral, found in foods like spinach, almonds and bananas, is essential for muscle function, bone health, and regulating blood pressure. This is also a common supplement used for improving sleep and relaxation.
Magnesium
Which hormone, referred to as the "sleep hormone" helps regulate sleep-wake cycles and is produced by the pineal gland in the brain?
Melatonin
Name the stress-relief technique that involves inhaling for 4 seconds, holding your breath for 4 seconds, exhaling for 4 seconds, and pausing for 4 seconds before repeating?
Box breathing (or tactical breathing)
(Pro tip: give it a try, it works)
Which fitness celebrity AND company is best known for creating the revolutionary home workout program "P90x"
Tony Horton - Beachbody
What is the name of the energy molecule in a cell that powers muscle contractions during exercise?
ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate)
Which type of protein is considered to have the highest bioavailability, meaning it is absorbed and utilized most efficiently by the body?
Whey protein
What type of light, emitted by screens on devices like cell phones and other electronics, tends to interfere with sleep when exposed to it right before bedtime?
Blue light
(Keep this away from your eyes for 1 hour before bedtime, it's the devil)
In any given year, 1 in __ people in Canada will experience a mental health problem or illness.
1 in 5
There was a fitness fad promoted for a product from the mid-20th century, and was marketed with the slogan "Lose inches while you relax!"
What was this product?
The vibrating belt slimmer
(these machines featured a wide belt that wrapped around the user's waist, thighs or other body parts to "shake" the fat away)
Which type of muscle fiber is primarily used for endurance activities like long distance cycling?
Slow-twitch (Type 1) Muscle Fibers
What is the term given for emotional, physical and mental exhaustion caused by constant demand to care for others, often seen in healthcare workers and caregivers?
Compassion fatigue
On Bell Let's Talk Day, for every text message, mobile call, tweet, and facebook share made with the hashtag #BellLetsTalk, Bell Canada donates 5 cents to mental health initiatives. They also donate themselves, including $10 million pledged in 2025. How much money has the campaign raised for mental health since its launch in 2010?
$184 000 000
One hundred and eighty four million dollars