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Any activity that requires caloric expenditure and movements to get you through your day is referred to as

A) physical fitness.
B) exercise.
C) physical activity.
D) weight loss.

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When looking for a new pair of exercise shoes,the "toe test" involves making sure that,when your foot is in the shoe,your toes reach all the way to the front of the shoe.

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Motorized treadmills are good for improving cardiovascular fitness and lower body muscle tone.

Describe how to apply the FITT principle to a program in order to build muscular strength and endurance.

Your friend has a busy desk job and complains that he simply does not have time to be more physically active.Point out several practical suggestions for how he might be able to incorporate added physical activity into his day.

The PRICE method suggested for care of exercise-related sprains and strains stands for

The fitness principle,which states that the effects of training are directly related to the types of activities performed,is known as the principle of ________.

The principle of specificity of training is best indicated by which of the following activities?

The FITT acronym stands for flexibility,isometrics,target zone,and type.

Your ability to perform a variety of aerobic activities,such as running and cycling,is directly dependent on your

Research indicates that exercise may improve cognition by stimulating the production of brain cells.

Proper treatment for shin splints involves rest,ice,and over-the-counter pain medication,if needed.

Physical activity does more damage than good for an individual with arthritis.

Body composition can be affected by ________ as well as by various types of physical activities.

Distinguish between physical activity and exercise.

Which of the following is a component of skill-related fitness?

Randy has been exercising in the heat and complaining that he is not feeling well.His skin is cool,moist,and pale.He is also complaining about a headache,nausea,and dizziness.You also notice he is sweating heavily.Which heat-related problem is Randy most likely experiencing?

If an individual wearing a pedometer was to average approximately 11,000 steps per day,he or she would be classified as

A friend wants to begin a structured exercise program and has heard that general guidelines exist regarding recommended intensity for various exercise components,but does not know what they are.Explain to your friend these intensity guidelines within each area of health-related fitness.

The warm-up for an exercise-training session should consist of