What is Aerobic Exercise?

Any type of physical exercise

Repetition of muscle strengthening exercises, isolating muscle groups

Increasing the body's need of oxygen through exercises that work the heart and lungs

When completing the sit to stand exercise it is important to use support such as a walker, if you need it.

True

False

Muscle building exercises can help my health by:

Preventing osteoporosis

Help me maintain independence

Prevent falls

All of the above

For the balance exercise "Stand on on foot" please choose the answer with the correct order

Use a chair to help with balance, do not lock the knee of your standing foot, hold leg up for 10 seconds, bend one knee bringing one leg up behind you

Use a chair to help with balance, bend one knee bringing one leg up behind you, do not lock the knee of your standing foot, hold leg up for 10 seconds

Bend one knee bringing one leg up behind you, do not lock the knee of your standing foot, use a chair to help with balance, hold leg up for 10 seconds

Do not lock the knee of your standing foot, use a chair to help with balance, bend one knee bringing one leg up behind you, hold leg up for 10 seconds

Which of the following are risk factors of falling?

Age of 65 years and older

Poorly fitting shoes

Poor balance

All of the above

How many adults over age 65 have falls each year?

50%

1 in 5

75%

1 in 3

Which two types of exercises will help the most with fall prevention?

Aerobic & Muscle Strength Training

Balance & Muscle Strength Training

Aerobic & Balance Exercises

Aerobic & Running

Which two nutrients can an older adult take that will help prevent falls?

Vitamin D and Calcium

Vitamin B12 and Calcium

Vitamin B6 and Calcium

None of the above

While exercising you will know you are at a good pace if you are huffing and puffing?

True

False

An older adult's exercise program should include activities that develop flexibility, balance, strength training and endurance?

True

False

As we get older, we should limit our physical activities because they can be too taxing on our bodies?

True

False

To do strength training properly, you will need a set of dumbbells.

True

False

Older adults don't need to drink as much fluid during exercise as younger people.

True

False

How many minutes a week should the older adult incorporate aerobic exercise in their lives?

A. 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity

B. 120 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity

C. 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity

D. 45 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity

Both A and C are correct

Which of the following is not true?

Aerobic exercise should be completed all at once with minimal breaks in order to obtain optimal effects.

Physical exercise is beneficial if completed by doing moderate or vigorous effort for at least ten minutes at a time.

Aerobic exercise benefits over all wellness including physically, mentally, and emotionally.

All statements are true

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