Exercise for Healthy Heart Flashcards
What type of exercise helps your heart and circulatory system work better, allowing you to do daily tasks without getting tired or breathless?
A Strength training
B Aerobic exercise or Cardio Vascular Exercises
C High-intensity interval training
D Yoga
B
Aerobic exercise, such as walking, cycling, and swimming, improves heart health and overall fitness.
How much moderate-intensity aerobic exercise is recommended per week for heart health?
A 30 minutes
B 60 minutes
C 90 minutes
D 150 minutes
D
Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise per week (e.g., brisk walking).
These are government guidelines, we recommend a minimum of 30 mins every day. Can also do in small chunks, say 10 min chunks.
Which type of exercise combines aerobic activity with moderate weightlifting and is recommended for heart health?
A Yoga
B Pilates
C Resistance training
D Zumba
C
Resistance training
Combining aerobic exercise (like jogging or swimming) with resistance training (moderate weightlifting) benefits heart health.
How much resistance exercise is recommended per week for heart health?
A 30 minutes
B 60 minutes
C 90 minutes
D 150 minutes
B
Aim for at least 60 minutes of moderate-intensity resistance exercise per week.
These are government guidelines, we recommend a minimum of 30 mins twice a week. We recommend 3.