Practice Exam

1. Lifestyle factors are known contributors to metabolic syndrome.



2. According to research, what percentage of a person’s muscles declines about every 10 years?





3. How many days a week should a person exercise if they are overweight?





4. A rating of 17 to 20 on the Borg scale is considered at what difficulty level?





5. The Borg scale refers to a personal assessment of your exercise effort on what range of scale?





6. What are some benefits for seniors who engage in an exercise program?





7. A rating of 6 or 7 on the Borg scale is considered at what difficulty level?





8. When you measure heart rate with your fingers, you should use what count (in seconds)?





9. Many overweight people do not meet the minimum standards for exercise.



10. For type 2 diabetes, which exercise level on the Borg scale is most appropriate?






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