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1) Experts recommend that we undertake regular
physical activity in order to enjoy better health and
a reduced risk of many common diseases. But, how much
exercise is recommended?
1. an hour of challenging exercise, such as circuit
training or an aerobics class, five times a week
2. an hour of running or swimming, three times a week
3. any moderate intensity activity that leaves you
slightly out of breath, for at least 30 minutes per
day, at least five times a week
4. any rhythmic, continuous activity that leaves you
slightly out of breath, for at least 30 minutes per
day, three times a week
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2) Which of these types of exercise is
'anaerobic'?
1. sprinting 100m
2. going for a steady jog
3. doing a yoga class
4. going for a long bike ride |
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3) How many people in the UK do enough
physical activity to keep their heart healthy?
1. 3 out of 10
2. 4 out of 10
3. 5 out of 10
4. 6 out of 10 |
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4) Which of these types of exercise is
best at helping you maintain strong bones?
1. aerobics
2. weight-bearing exercise
3. resistance exercise
4. all of the above |
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5) To what extent is it true that
exercise is an effective way to lose weight?
1. totally true - exercise helps you lose weight very
quickly and easily
2. true - but you need to do a very challenging sort
of exercise
3. not true - it is quite hard to lose weight through
exercise alone
4. totally untrue - exercise doesn't help you to lose
weight |
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6) The risk of which of these
illnesses is reduced through regular physical
activity?
1. thyroid cancer
2. colon cancer
3. stomach cancer
4. all of the above |
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7) 'Physical activity only makes joint
problems, such as osteoarthritis worse' - true or
false?
1. true - physical activity damages the joints
2. true - physical activity will reduce mobility and
should be avoided
3. false - it makes no difference
4. false - regular physical activity can be helpful in
controlling the pain of osteoarthritis |
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8) Which of these foods are you most
likely to need to increase in your diet if you start
an exercise programme?
1. starchy carbohydrate foods
2. sugary drinks
3. proteins or protein shakes
4. fat |
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9) You need to get your heart working
harder if you want to get fitter. But what percentage
of your maximum heart rate should you be aiming for
during moderate intensity activity?
1. 30-40%
2. 40-50%
3. 50-70%
4. 80-95% |
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10) 'Once you reach retirement, there
is no real point in staying fit and active' - true or
false?
1. true - unfortunately, you need to start an exercise
programme when you are young to achieve fitness and
health benefits from exercise
2. partly true - you can make slight gains in fitness,
but there aren't any real health benefits
3. partly true - men can still get fitter and feel
better at over this age, but after the menopause women
gain little
4. false - older people can achieve significant
fitness and wellbeing benefits, and avoid health
problems through regular physical activity |
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