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
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.