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Question 1

The long-term effects of aerobic and anaerobic training and exercise.

Answer 1

Regular or long-term participation in physical activity has many benefits, the
most important of which is that the heart becomes more efficient.

Question 2

The benefits to the musculo-skeletal system.

Answer 2

• Increased strength of ligaments and tendons.
• Increased bone density – helps prevent osteoporosis.
• Rest for adaptation and recover.
• Muscle hypertrophy: is a term for the growth and increase of the size of muscle cells.

Question 3

The importance of rest and recovery.

Answer 3

•Faster recovery rate.
Heart recovery rate is the speed at which your heart returns to RHR after you exercise. The faster your recovery rate, the fitter you are.

Question 4

The benefits to the cardio-respiratory system.

Answer 4

Increased number of red blood cells

These cells carry oxygen to the muscles, so having higher red blood cell count can improve their performance.