Your Fitness Plan Answers

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What is the BEST reason to ease into an exercise program?

A
Failure to ease into an exercise program can lead to injury and discouragement.
B
Easing into an exercise program decreases the likelihood that it will lead to lifestyle changes.
C
Failure to ease into an exercise program may lead to the loss of an exercise partner.
D
all of the above
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Which of the following statements about exercising during pregnancy is TRUE?

A
Pregnant women should not exercise at very high altitudes.
B
Women should not exercise during pregnancy.
C
Pregnant women should get 2 hours of vigorous exercise a week.
D
During pregnancy, women should exercise in a supine position.
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What is the recommended amount of physical activity for children?

A
at least 2 hours per day
B
4 hours per week
C
at least 1 hour per day
D
no more than 30 minutes per day
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Why is there a growing concern over the physical fitness of children and adolescents?

A
Children and adolescents are overly concerned with exercise and fitness.
B
A combination of poor nutrition and a sedentary lifestyle are leading to greater occurrences of obesity in children and adolescents.
C
Children and adolescents are getting too much of the wrong kind of exercise.
D
Although the diets of children and adolescents have improved over the years, participation in exercise has decreased .
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Exercising with a partner will likely make it __________.

A
more difficult to make a commitment to exercise
B
less enjoyable to exercise
C
easier to stick to an exercise program
D
difficult to agree on an exercise program
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How can incorporating lifestyle activities into a fitness program increase the likelihood of its success?

A
It increases the amount of time spent on fitness activities.
B
It is often more convenient to participate in lifestyle fitness activities than more formal fitness activities.
C
It helps a personal fitness program lead to lifestyle change.
D
all of the above
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Which of the following practices is most likely to increase the chances that a personal fitness program will be successful?

A
breaking fitness goals into smaller steps
B
choosing fitness activities that have personal interest
C
implementing a reward program
D
all of the above
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Which of the following is the least important factor of a personal fitness program?

A
the individual's personal conditions
B
the availability of resources
C
the level of motivation
D
the time of day physical activity will be performed
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Which of the following is the least effective way to get an exercise program back on track?

A
identifying the cause of noncompliance
B
adjusting the reward system to improve motivation
C
preparing for future challenges
D
feeling guilty
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Which of the following factors should be considered when designing a personal fitness program?

A
goals
B
activities
C
variety
D
all of the above

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