Developing Cardiorespiratory Fitness Answers

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Why do people who participate in marathons tend to have smaller muscles?

A
Lifting weights provides no benefits for them.
B
Muscle endurance is more important for them than muscle strength.
C
Continuous running burns glucose and fat.
D
They participate in a sport more suited to their body type.
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Which of the following is NOT an example of an anaerobic exercise?

A
sprinting
B
long distance running
C
push-ups
D
none of the above
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What's the first step one should take when determining the amount of overload to include in an exercise program?

A
consulting the Internet for exercise plans
B
asking around at a local gym
C
assessing your current level of fitness
D
asking a health-conscious friend
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Which of the following is the BEST example of increasing the intensity of a workout?

A
running one mile further than normal
B
running one mile faster than normal
C
running one mile more every other workout
D
jogging for three miles
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Anaerobic and aerobic exercises are important in developing cardiorespiratory fitness.

A
T
B
F
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The muscular and cardiovascular systems can both be overloaded during exercise.

A
T
B
F
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What effect does increased blood flow have on the body when performing exercises?

A
delivers more sugar to organs
B
delivers more energy to muscles
C
delivers more oxygen to the body
D
delivers more protein to muscles
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Which of the following is the most important reason to maintain a high level of cardiovascular health?

A
A higher level of fitness makes it easier to develop larger muscles.
B
A higher level of fitness makes you more attractive to other people.
C
A higher level of fitness allows you to live a longer, healthier life.
D
A higher level of fitness improves your IQ.
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Which of the following is the BEST reason to rest muscle groups between workouts?

A
It allows the muscles to store more energy.
B
It allows you to focus on other muscle groups.
C
It allows the muscles time to heal.
D
It allows the muscles to properly overload.
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Plyometrics can help a person maintain cardiorespiratory fitness.

A
T
B
F

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