Question 1

What types of exercise are especially effective in reducing cardiovascular disease risk?

Accepted Answer

Aerobic exercise is the type of exercise

Question 2

A recent meta-analytic study found that ____ exercise was associated with improvements in cognitive processing speed, attention, executive control, and memory.Such findings are supported by brain studies that demonstrate less cortical brain tissue loss and greater hippocampus volume in aerobically fit older adults.

Accepted Answer

A)  vigorous and regular 
B)  anaerobic 
C)  aerobic 
D)  high-intensity but occasional 
A)  vigorous and regular 
B)  anaerobic 
C)  aerobic 
D)  high-intensity but occasional

Question 3

How does exercise reduce the risk of certain cancers and to what extent?

Accepted Answer

Reviews of the evidence of physical acti

Question 4

Describe visceral fat and how it is dangerous.

Accepted Answer

Physical activity seems to be especially

Question 5

Summarize the evidence or lack thereof for the efficacy of physical exercise as a strategy to reduce anxiety and depression.

Accepted Answer

It appears that there is substantial evi

Question 6

It is important to point out that in general people who are overweight will ____ from regular physical activity as people who are normal weight because weight and exercise exert relatively ____ influences on health.

Accepted Answer

A)  not benefit as much, dependent 
B)  benefit as much, independent 
C)  benefit as much, dependent 
D)  not benefit as much, independent 
A)  not benefit as much, dependent 
B)  benefit as much, independent 
C)  benefit as much, dependent 
D)  not benefit as much, independent

Question 7

What are the keys to maintaining an exercise program?

Accepted Answer

Avoid overdoing exercise.Challenge negat

Question 8

____ is a skeletal disease involving loss of bone density.

Accepted Answer

A)  Osteoporosis 
B)  Osteopenia 
C)  Scoliosis 
D)  Lordosis 
A)  Osteoporosis 
B)  Osteopenia 
C)  Scoliosis 
D)  Lordosis

Question 9

One of the best ways to increase physical activity is through ____ because it does not require special facilities or expensive equipment and is the most popular form of activity among those who meet the U.S.government's recommended exercise goals.

Accepted Answer

A)  weightlifting 
B)  walking 
C)  jogging 
D)  running 
A)  weightlifting 
B)  walking 
C)  jogging 
D)  running

Question 10

Describe an exercise program for a sedentary person in detail.

Accepted Answer

To begin the program, log a baseline lev

Question 11

What is the FITT principle?

Accepted Answer

FITT stands for freq

Question 12

What is "runner's high"?

Accepted Answer

Runner's high is a phenomenon in which a

Question 13

Does engaging in physical activity have a protective effect against later development of depression?

Accepted Answer

Although there are some mixed findings,

Question 14

Explain the difference between aerobic exercise and anaerobic exercise.

Accepted Answer

Aerobic means with air (i.e., oxygen) an

Question 15

What are placebo pills and how might they be used in a research study?

Accepted Answer

Studies may use placebo controls such as

Question 16

Based on examining the relevant body of evidence, the Institute of Medicine recommends ____ to prevent weight gain.

Accepted Answer

A)  120 minutes per week of high intensity activity 
B)  120 minutes per day of high intensity activity 
C)  60 minutes per day of moderate intensity activity 
D)  60 minutes per day of high intensity activity 
A)  120 minutes per week of high intensity activity 
B)  120 minutes per day of high intensity activity 
C)  60 minutes per day of moderate intensity activity 
D)  60 minutes per day of high intensity activity

Question 17

What are the effects of resistance training on weight loss, muscles, and fat?

Accepted Answer

The American College of Sports Medicine

Question 18

What is the effect of physical activity on cognitive performance?

Accepted Answer

Meta-analyses reveal a positive relation

Question 19

What are the effects of weight-bearing exercise on bone health?

Accepted Answer

There is compelling evidence that engagi

Question 20

Setting a goal of walking ____ steps per day is a good realistic challenge to turn around a sedentary lifestyle without creating too much hardship (such as forsaking modern conveniences like the Old Order Amish).

Accepted Answer

A)  5,000 
B)  10,000 
C)  25,000 
D)  100,000 
A)  5,000 
B)  10,000 
C)  25,000 
D)  100,000

What types of exercise are especially effective in reducing cardiovascular disease risk?

How does exercise reduce the risk of certain cancers and to what extent?

Describe visceral fat and how it is dangerous.

Summarize the evidence or lack thereof for the efficacy of physical exercise as a strategy to reduce anxiety and depression.

It is important to point out that in general people who are overweight will from regular physical activity as people who are normal weight because weight and exercise exert relatively influences on health.

What are the keys to maintaining an exercise program?

____ is a skeletal disease involving loss of bone density.

One of the best ways to increase physical activity is through ____ because it does not require special facilities or expensive equipment and is the most popular form of activity among those who meet the U.S.government's recommended exercise goals.

Describe an exercise program for a sedentary person in detail.

What is the FITT principle?

What is "runner's high"?

Does engaging in physical activity have a protective effect against later development of depression?

Explain the difference between aerobic exercise and anaerobic exercise.

What are placebo pills and how might they be used in a research study?

Based on examining the relevant body of evidence, the Institute of Medicine recommends ____ to prevent weight gain.

What are the effects of resistance training on weight loss, muscles, and fat?

What is the effect of physical activity on cognitive performance?

What are the effects of weight-bearing exercise on bone health?

Setting a goal of walking ____ steps per day is a good realistic challenge to turn around a sedentary lifestyle without creating too much hardship (such as forsaking modern conveniences like the Old Order Amish).

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What types of exercise are especially effective in reducing cardiovascular disease risk?

How does exercise reduce the risk of certain cancers and to what extent?

Describe visceral fat and how it is dangerous.

Summarize the evidence or lack thereof for the efficacy of physical exercise as a strategy to reduce anxiety and depression.

It is important to point out that in general people who are overweight will ____ from regular physical activity as people who are normal weight because weight and exercise exert relatively ____ influences on health.

What are the keys to maintaining an exercise program?

____ is a skeletal disease involving loss of bone density.

One of the best ways to increase physical activity is through ____ because it does not require special facilities or expensive equipment and is the most popular form of activity among those who meet the U.S.government's recommended exercise goals.

Describe an exercise program for a sedentary person in detail.

What is the FITT principle?

What is "runner's high"?

Does engaging in physical activity have a protective effect against later development of depression?

Explain the difference between aerobic exercise and anaerobic exercise.

What are placebo pills and how might they be used in a research study?

Based on examining the relevant body of evidence, the Institute of Medicine recommends ____ to prevent weight gain.

What are the effects of resistance training on weight loss, muscles, and fat?

What is the effect of physical activity on cognitive performance?

What are the effects of weight-bearing exercise on bone health?

Setting a goal of walking ____ steps per day is a good realistic challenge to turn around a sedentary lifestyle without creating too much hardship (such as forsaking modern conveniences like the Old Order Amish).

Stress and Health

Positive Psychology

Stress and the Nervous System

Stress, Illness, and the Immune System

The Impact of Stress on Health Conditions

Personality and Stress

Anxiety, Anger, and Depression

Interpersonal Stress

Job Stress

Cognitive and Behavioral Approaches

Nutrition

Self-Regulation Relaxation Strategies

Meditation, Yoga, and Biofeedback

Guidelines for Stress Management and Well-Being Enhancement

Filters

It is important to point out that in general people who are overweight will from regular physical activity as people who are normal weight because weight and exercise exert relatively influences on health.