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Fitness and Health Series - Cardiovascular (Cardiorespiratory) Exercise


1. What factor predominately determines the body’s primary source of energy during activity?

Exercise Mode
Exercise Intensity
Exercise Duration
Exercise Frequency


2. Approximately what percentage of calories burned comes from fat sources during low intensity exercise?

10%
30%
60%
85%


3. True/ False: Low intensity exercise burns a higher proportion of calories from fat but less calories overall?

True
False


4. Which training strategy is the most beneficial for the cardiovascular system overall?

High Intensity only
Low Intensity only
High and Low Intensity combined


5. What intensity levels are used in interval training?

High
Low
High and Low
Moderate and High


6. While holding onto the heart rate handles on a Precor Elliptical; Precor’s Weight Loss Program maintains an individual’s heart rate around 55-70% of their maximum heart rate. Is this a good choice when looking to burn the most overall calories?

Yes, low intensity burns more fat and overall calories than high intensity exercise
No, low intensity burns a greater proportion of fat calories but less calories overall
The Precor programs will burn the same amount of calories in a given time period


7. The Arc Trainer’s Strength Program uses a ratio of _______ for its work: rest periods.

1:3
1:4
2:5
3:1


8. Which of the TreadClimber’s set programs requires a steady work effort from the individual?

Mixed Terrain
Random

Heart Rate Zone Trainer

Heart Rate Intervals



Upon completion of this survey, you will be re-directed to the answer page, which includes a PowerPoint presentation on common misconceptions regarding cardiovascular exercise.