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Answer the following questions with a true
or false. Then review the answers below to test the bounds of
your exercise intelligence quotient.
1.
Exercising after five in the evening will cause sleep disorders.
2. For
the best combination of aerobic conditioning and strength training,
use hand and ankle weights during running to increase resistance.
3. Doing
aerobic exercise induces accelerated weight loss by permanently
boosting the metabolism.
4. Exercising
incites hunger.
5. The
major benefit of exercising is how it allows people the opportunity
to eat whatever they want.
Answers
1.) Exercising
three to five hours prior to bedtime will contribute to a restful
and somber sleep. Contrary to popular belief, late-day exercise
does not negatively impact sleeping or insomnia.
2.) While
jogging and using hand or ankle weights are good ways to exercise,
the two training activities should not be combined together.
Since the momentum of the weights may impede aerobic performance,
it will also stress tissues and cause joint and muscular problems.
3.) The
body’s metabolism speeds up during cardiovascular activity.
The rate at which calories are burned remains heightened for
a short time span, afterwards. Consequently, it does not mean
that it is a green light to consume three 5-course meals a day.
On the contrary, when strength training is combined with an
aerobic workout, calorie-burning muscle is developed to, which
enhances metabolic advantages – in the long run.
4.) With
intense exercise, the appetite is suppressed momentarily. Through
exercise, the brain is more in tune with the body’s needs versus
cravings. Being physically fit inspires healthy behavior.
5.) When
more calories are consumed than are burned, weight gain is inevitable.
An ideal weight management regimen is a balance between adequate
exercise and a healthy diet. |
