EXERCISE VS. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Question 1

is a structured program of activity geared toward
achieving or maintaining physical fitness. It is actually a sub-category
of physical activity.

Answer 1

Exercise

Question 2

is any form of exercise or movement of
the body that uses energy. Some of your daily life
activities—doing active chores around the house, yard
work, walking the dog—are examples.

Answer 2

Physical Activity

Question 3

make you breathe harder and

make your heart and blood vessels healthier

Answer 3

Aerobic activities

Question 4

is a great way to improve or
maintain your overall health. Just 30
minutes every day can increase
cardiovascular fitness, strengthen
bones, reduce excess body fat, and
boost muscle power and endurance.

Answer 4

Walking

Question 5

the movement of the body in
a rhythmic way, usually to music and
within a given space, for the purpose of
expressing an idea or emotion, releasing
energy, or simply taking delight in the
movement itself..

Answer 5

Dancing-

Question 6

improves overall function in
your lower body and strengthens
your leg muscles without
overstressing your joints. It targets
your quads, glutes, hamstrings,
and calves.

Answer 6

Cycling-

Question 7

ensure a good range of motion in the joints.
Loss of flexibility can be a predisposing factor for physical issues, such as pain
syndromes or balance disorders.

Answer 7

Flexibility enhancing activities

Question 8

keeps the muscles flexible, strong,
and healthy, and we need that flexibility to
maintain a range of motion in the joints.
Without it, the muscles shorten and become
tight. That puts you at risk for joint pain,
strains, and muscle damage.

Answer 8

Stretching

Question 9

is an ancient practice
that involves physical poses,
concentration, and deep
breathing

Answer 9

Yoga-

Question 10

main focus is on core however, you
can expect to see strength gains in your arms
and legs. Positions and movements used to
activate core rely on extremities to control
&/or apply loads to the core and likewise will
benefit from Pilates.

Answer 10

Pilates’

Question 11

is an ancient Chinese tradition that,
today, is practiced as a graceful form of exercise.
It involves a series of movements performed in a
slow, focused manner and accompanied by deep
breathing

Answer 11

Tai chi

Question 12

build up your strength. These activities work all the

different parts of the body—legs, hips, back, chest, stomach, shoulders, and arms.

Answer 12

Muscle-Strengthening-

Question 13

builds both upper-body and core

strength.

Answer 13

PUSH- UP

Question 14

is an abdominal endurance training
exercise to strengthen, tighten and tone the
abdominal muscles.

Answer 14

Sit-up

Question 15

can even increase
the stabiliser muscles to a greater extent than weight
training.

Answer 15

Resistance-band training