Which of the following is TRUE about target heart rate?
A) It is a measure of the heart rate after 20 minutes of exercise.
B) It is a percentage of your maximum heart rate.
C) It is the threshold level of exercise at which one cannot talk and exercise comfortably.
D) It varies by a person's body weight.
Regular aerobic exercise improves the functioning of the
A) lungs, bronchi, and large vessels.
B) bones and muscles.
C) skeletal and cardiac muscles.
D) heart, lungs, and blood vessels.
Which statement BEST summarizes the association between exercise and improved immunity?
A) Long-term, heavy exercisers get the most gain in immunity versus those who exercise only moderately.
B) Moderate-intensity exercise temporarily increases the number of white blood cells, thereby boosting immunity.
C) Regular exercise does not have any correlation to a healthy immune system.
D) The most significant improvements in immunity are seen when a moderate exerciser begins a more intense exercise program.
Exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease by all of the following EXCEPT
A) improving blood flow.
B) increasing LDL levels.
C) increasing heart efficiency.
D) increasing the number of capillaries.
Regular physical activity has been linked to all of the following EXCEPT
A) lower risk for diabetes.
B) reduction in hypertension.
C) lower life expectancy.
D) improved bone mass.
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