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| What are some of the benefits of fitness? |
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- restful sleep
- optimal body composition
- low risk of chronic diseases
- enhanced immunity
- strong self-image
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At least ___ minutes of moderate activity is recommended. |
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| What activities before and after physical activity can be done to improve muscle performance? |
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| name two benefits of cardiorespiratory training |
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- muscles use oxygen efficiently, reducing heart's workload
- muscles can burn fat longer
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| How long must you perform cardiorespiratory conditioning to improve cardiorespiratory endurance? |
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By promoting the ______ and the _______ muscles, weight training can improve posture. |
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A marathon runner would want to eat a diet high in: a. fat b. protein c. carbohydrates |
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| During aerobic activity, fat is used after ______ stores are used up. |
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| An athlete may add between ___ and ____ oz of body protein each day |
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A liter of sweat dissapates how many kcalories? |
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water loss of greater than ___% of body weight can reduce a person's capacity to do muscle work |
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| When is it acceptable to use sports drinks for hydration? |
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| When the person has been engaged in activity for more than 45 minutes |
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How many liters of fluid can be lost per hour of activity |
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Although it may enhance performance, caffeine is not recommended before activity because it...? |
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| Because it causes fluid losses |
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True or False: Particular attention to increased dietary protein is important for athletes. |
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| False; athletes typically eat more food, therefore obtaining enough protein. |
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