Physical Fitness and Health Answers

An adult should get minutes of vigorous aerobic activity per week.

A child should participate in strengthening activities at least days per week.

An adult should participate in strengthening activities at least days per week.

What are possible consequences of not being physically active? Check all that apply.lower metabolism to burn fatgreater risk for heart diseasedecrease in body weightdevelopment of high blood pressureincrease in blood circulation throughout the body

Which actions are examples of unsafe exercise behavior? Check all that apply.hurting your ankle while jogging, but deciding to continue runningpaying careful attention to instructions before using new equipmenttaking time to warm up before beginning exerciseusing fitness supplements and energy bars without paying attention to the nutrition informationexercising outside during warm weather without paying attention to drinking enough water

Which activities are ways to overcome barriers to physical fitness? Check all that apply.increasing your understanding about fitness mythsrewarding yourself with food when a short-term fitness goal is reacheddeveloping a fitness plan and activity logsetting weekly and yearly fitness goals to pursue a healthy lifestylewaiting to begin exercise until you have bought expensive equipment