Benefits of Physical Activity
Physical activity reduces the risk of this cardiovascular condition
What is high blood pressure? (CDC, 2024)
Setting specific and measurable goals is known as this strategy
What is goal setting? (“Beyond Goal Setting to Goal Flourishing,” n.d.)
Joining this type of event, such as a local 5K, can provide a sense of community
What is a fitness event? (Fun Ways for Older Adults to Stay Physically Active, 2020)
Adults should aim for at least ____ many days of muscle-strengthening activities per week
What is two days? (WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, n.d.)
This is one common barrier to physical activity
What is lack of time? (CDC, 2024a)
Regular exercise helps lower this type of cholesterol in the blood
What is LDL cholesterol? (American Heart Association, 2020)
This involves using a smartphone or wearable device to track your steps, heart rate, or calories burned
What is activity tracking? (Zahrt et al., 2023)
This term refers to a group of people who share similar fitness goals and encourage each other
What is a support network? (Zhang et al., 2022)
This type of exercise, recommended twice per week, helps maintain flexibility and reduce injury risk
What is stretching? (Lewine, 2022)
This solution involves mentally preparing yourself to exercise even when you don’t feel motivated
What is mental readiness? (Andreassen et al., 2024)
This type of exercise helps to build muscle mass and maintain strength
What is resistance training? (ACSM, 2019)
This technique involves rewarding yourself after reaching fitness milestones
What is positive reinforcement? (André et al., 2024)
Attending this type of group class, such as cycle or yoga can help build relationships while exercising
What is a fitness class? (Davis et al., 2021)
The American Heart Association recommends at least ____ minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity weekly
What is 150?
This strategy involves identifying potential obstacles and planning solutions in advance
What is problem-solving? (Sone et al., 2017)
Regular physical activity reduces the risk of this type of joint condition that causes stiffness and pain
What is arthritis? (Exercise and Arthritis, 2018)
This approach helps to identify what triggers unhealthy behaviors and replace them with positive ones.
What is behavior substitution? (Luskin, 2024)
A community walking group is an example of this type of group-based physical activity
What is a walking club? (Fun Ways for Older Adults to Stay Physically Active, 2020)
Aerobic activity should be performed in bouts of at least ___ minutes duration.
What is 10? (WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, n.d.)
This type of barrier occurs when someone feels unsure about how to start exercising
What is lack of knowledge? (Wingood et al., 2022)
Engaging in physical activity can reduce the risk of this degenerative brain disease
What is Alzheimer's disease? (Brain Health, 2022)
This technique involves reviewing your past successes to motivate yourself for future challenges
What is reflection? (Bailey & Rehman, 2022)
Organizing regular activity with friends, like a hiking trip, creates this type of motivational support.
What is group accountability? (Azizan et al., 2013)
True or False: Both stretching and balance exercises are recommended for older adults.
What is true?
Using free online videos to exercise at home is a solution to this type of barrier
What is lack of access to resources? (CDC, 2024a)