The component of exercise that's most often overlooked is
a. duration.
b. intensity.
c. frequency.
d. variability.
experts agree that the minimum time period for cardiorespiratory benefit from exercise is
minutes.
a. 30
b. 10
c. 20
d. 60
fitness can be achieved only through
a. accuracy.
b. endurance.
c. frequency.
d. resistance.
which one of the following types of training involves 10 to 30 minutes of high-intensity exercise?
a. interval
b. anaerobic
c. medium range
d. long, steady distance
when selecting a mode of exercise for a client, it's important to consider the
a. client's daily caloric intake.
b. availability of instructional videos.
c. long-term enjoyment of the exercise.
d. amount of interaction with other clients.
vo2max is related to which one of the following choices?
a. the efficiency of the body to secrete perspiration and take in lactic acid
b. the ability of the body to endure exercise without oxygen
c. the efficiency of the body to take in oxygen and eliminate carbon dioxide
d. the efficiency of the body to take in carbon dioxide and eliminate oxygen
if a client's knees hurt after a one-week walking regimen, which one of the following suggestions is
most appropriate?
a. take a week's rest from exercise.
b. wear different shoes.
c. jog in a swimming pool.
d. switch to anaerobic exercise.
some people prefer interval training because
a. they've found that this type of training is best for beginners.
b. it's performed with speed and may not cause boredom.
c. they can exercise at a steady, but slow, pace for longer periods of time.
d. the intensity of the exercise doesn't increase, only the time does.
before beginning a vigorous aerobic exercise routine, all adults should
a. undergo a thorough physical examination.
b. change their daily eating habits.
c. successfully lose five pounds.
d. hire a personal trainer.
the best exercise workout to suggest to a client is a/an
a. combination of exercises which the client can enjoy and likes.
b. intense combination of aerobic and anaerobic exercises.
c. standardized routine.
d. combination of indoor and outdoor activities.