Check Your Understanding Questions:
What is cardio exercise? Explain the four types.
Cardio (also called aerobic) exercise is any type of exercise that raises your heartbeat.
Steady state
Circuit training
Interval training
HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training)
What is strength exercise? Explain four ways to do it.
Strength exercise (also called resistance training) requires a specific muscle to exert force.
Dumbbells: When carrying dumbbells, we can move freely and widely, so they are great for training and stabilizing muscles.
Resistance bands: These bands provide progressive resistance, meaning the resistance becomes larger as you do a movement from start to finish.
Exercise machines: These machines make it easy to adjust the weight and work out specific muscles.
Body weight exercises: When you move in a way that uses your body weight against gravity. Examples include push-ups and pull-ups.
What is the difference between flexibility and mobility?
Flexibility is how far your muscles can stretch, while mobility is how well your joints move with control; mobility includes both flexibility and strength.
What is the difference between static stretching and dynamic stretching?
Static stretching means holding a stretch for a period of time, while dynamic stretching involves moving your body as you stretch, which is better before exercise.
What are balance exercises? Give some examples.
Balance exercises help you stay steady and prevent falling, such as standing on one leg or walking in a straight line.
What are coordination exercises? Give some examples.
Coordination exercises improve how well different parts of your body work together, like dribbling a ball, jumping rope, or catching.
How much should people exercise to get health benefits?
People should do at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise per week, plus strength training twice a week.
What’s the difference between exercise and movement?
Exercise is planned and structured physical activity, while movement is any kind of body activity, like walking or doing chores.