Lesson 3

Question 1

The first step one should take in order to keep exercise safe is knowing oneself. The___is one tool that we can use to assess whether a
person is capable of doing certain physical activities.

Answer 1

Physical
Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q)

Question 2

A ____ is essential before the actual workload, as it
prepares the body for more strenuous activity. It increases
blood flow to the working muscles without an abrupt increase
in lactic acid accumulation. Many researchers reported higher
muscular output when the body and muscles are warm.
Lastly, a good warm-up prepares the heart, muscles, and
joints for the succeeding activity by increasing the
transmission rate of nerve impulses and decreasing joint
stiffness.

Answer 2

warm-up

Question 3

Along with the warm-up, ____ and can even be considered as essential as the
main exercise. It is required because at this time, the body will begin to make anatomical
changes that are necessary for adaptation. A well-executed cool down will help in removing
the toxic product build-up in the body due to muscle contractions. Also, it will simultaneously
replenish the energy that was consumed during strenuous exercises. It is thus crucial to allot
time for the recovery phase in the whole training period.

Answer 3

recovery is vital

Question 4

The ____ is the transition between working out and resting phase. This transition is
necessary to prevent blood from pooling in the lower limbs. Ending your exercise suddenly
can cause your heart to slow down and blood pressure to drop, resulting in dizziness. This can
lead to a reduction in the return of blood to the heart, which then causes a decline in blood
pressure. I

Answer 4

cool down