Fitness

The Activity Quiz

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Are you ready to start exercising, but don't know where to start? This quiz can get you off on the right foot.

1. How much moderate physical activity does a person need?




2. You don’t need to talk to your healthcare provider before beginning a new exercise program.


3. Physical activity is good for:




4. Which of these is considered exercise?





5. The best home workout is:




6. Which of these is NOT a vigorous aerobic activity?




7. Whatever exercise you choose to do, start out slowly and work up.


8. Different races and ethnic groups have the same rates of physical activity.


9. Remember, "no pain, no gain."


10. To help keep you on track with physical activity, it's important to:





Author: Sinovic, Dianna

Online Medical Reviewer: Brown, Kim, APRN

Online Medical Reviewer: Pierce-Smith, Daphne, RN, MSN, CCRC

Date Last Reviewed: 10/01/2024

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