How much do you know about fitness?

How much do you know about fitness?

If you've decided 2012 is the year you'll get fit, you may have already realised that the more you know about exercising, the better your chances of ending up with the fit, toned body of your dreams in time for summer. Arming yourself with information on the benefits of getting fit as well as the right way to go about it is essential, so find out how much you  know by taking our quiz – will you be top fitness dog or bottom of the exercise class? 

Question 1

Which of the following health benefits is a result of getting fit, losing weight and reducing your body fat percentage?

  • More energy
  • Improved heart health
  • Reduced risk of type 2 diabetes
  • All of the above

The correct answer is:

All of the above

Question 2

Which is considered the right way to breathe when you're exercising?

  • Inhale when your muscles contract and exhale when they lengthen
  • Exhale when your muscles contract and inhale when they lengthen
  • Hold your breath for as long as possible
  • Actually breathing doesn't make any difference

The correct answer is:

Exhale when your muscles contract and inhale when they lengthen

Question 3

When you do aerobic exercise, you should feel…

  • Out of breath, your heart pounding
  • An increase in your breathing, but able to talk normally
  • No different from usual
  • Very tired

The correct answer is:

An increase in your breathing, but able to talk normally

Question 4

What do fitness instructors mean when they talk about 'reps'?

  • Representatives from the gym
  • Methods for repairing injured muscles
  • Meal replacement shakes
  • The number of times – or repetitions – you perform a certain exercise

The correct answer is:

The number of times – or repetitions – you perform a certain exercise

Question 5

At what point during your work-out should you do your stretching exercises?

  • On the way to the gym
  • Just before you start warming up
  • After you've warmed up
  • As soon as you get back home

The correct answer is:

After you've warmed up

Question 6

Which of the following is a result of having stronger abdominal muscles?

  • Better protection against back pain
  • Less belly fat
  • Fewer stomach upsets
  • Stronger breathing

The correct answer is:

Better protection against back pain

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