Take this quiz to find out if you have the facts right and are doing the correct things to get fit.
1.Which one will get the flab off your abs?
a. Running b. Crunches c. Pilates
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Wrong The correct answer is a. Any form of cardiovascular exercise will burn the fat off your abs or anywhere on your body. The flab that one complains of is fat tissue which can only be burnt through cardiovascular training like walking, running, swimming, cycling and cardio classes. Exercises like crunches and pilates will only tone the underlying muscles.
Correct! Any form of cardiovascular exercise will burn the fat off your abs or anywhere on your body. The flab that one complains of is fat tissue which can only be burnt through cardiovascular training like walking, running, swimming, cycling and cardio classes. Exercises like crunches and pilates will only tone the underlying muscles.
2.You've lost weight initially but are not seeing any change since. You should...
a. change the intensity of exercise b. keep at it c. quit
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Wrong The correct answer is a. The body responds to challenges. When it becomes easy for the body, it stops responding. Increase the intensity by increasing frequency, time, pace or resistance. Do not quit!
Correct! The body responds to challenges. When it becomes easy for the body, it stops responding. Increase the intensity by increasing frequency, time, pace or resistance. Do not quit!
3.If you are short on time, which one of these exercises should you definitely do?
a. Squat thrust/burpee/suryanamaskar b. Push ups c. Squats
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Wrong The correct answer is a. A squat thrust works multiple muscle groups in a single exercise (Upper body, abs and back and the lower body). Done at a fast pace, it can also add to cardiovascular benefits.
Correct! A squat thrust works multiple muscle groups in a single exercise (Upper body, abs and back and the lower body). Done at a fast pace, it can also add to cardiovascular benefits.
4.The workout to make you lose weight and shape you up is...
a. running/walking b. weight training c. running/walking and weight training
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Wrong The correct answer is c. Excess fat will be burnt with cardiovascular exercise like walking or running, while weight training will strengthen and shape up your muscles. This combination gives you an overall trim and fit look.
Correct! Excess fat will be burnt with cardiovascular exercise like walking or running, while weight training will strengthen and shape up your muscles. This combination gives you an overall trim and fit look.
a. effective b. ineffective c. don't know how they help
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Wrong The correct answer is a. Absolutely! 20 minutes at a good intensity is enough for the body. Plan the workout as per what your goals are; ie more cardio or more strength moves.
Correct! Absolutely! 20 minutes at a good intensity is enough for the body. Plan the workout as per what your goals are; ie more cardio or more strength moves.
6.Which is the most effective form of cardiovascular training (fat burning)?
a. Walking/running b. Aerobics and gym cardio machines c. All of the above
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Wrong The correct answer is c. That's the great news! There is so much variety, you will surely find one form of cardiovascular exercise that you enjoy and are likely to stick to! The point is to do them at moderate to high intensity.
Correct! That's the great news! There is so much variety, you will surely find one form of cardiovascular exercise that you enjoy and are likely to stick to! The point is to do them at moderate to high intensity.
7.Should you mentally concentrate on the exercises you are performing?
a. Yes b. No c. Don't know
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Wrong The correct answer is a. Studies have proven that the more you concentrate on the exercise, the better you will use your body to perform it, making the exercise more effective. Try to focus on the muscle and the movement and contraction it makes as you do it.
Correct! Studies have proven that the more you concentrate on the exercise, the better you will use your body to perform it, making the exercise more effective. Try to focus on the muscle and the movement and contraction it makes as you do it.
QUIZ: How FIT are you!
Last updated on: February 10, 2014 19:03 IST
8.The best form of exercise is...
a. gym training b. zumba c. cross training
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Wrong The correct answer is c. The more varied your exercise routines, the more your body stays challenged giving you better results and making you fit overall. Cross training does just that. You can do this at home, in the gym, outdoors or at a cross training class.
Correct! The more varied your exercise routines, the more your body stays challenged giving you better results and making you fit overall. Cross training does just that. You can do this at home, in the gym, outdoors or at a cross training class.
9.How should you react to a new fitness trend like zumba, pilates, bootcamp, etc?
a. Drop your current fitness programme and sign up; it is the latest in fitness after all! b. Try them out and incorporate them in your present routine c. Look at these trends as gimmicks
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Wrong The correct answer is b. Trends are great because they add novelty, but are not always a one stop solution. For example, pilates only strengthens the core and needs to be coupled with a cardio, resistance and stretching routine. Learn about them, try out a session and then add them to your regular workouts. It may be just a couple of exercises or stretches you like or a full hour of it.
Correct! Trends are great because they add novelty, but are not always a one stop solution. For example, pilates only strengthens the core and needs to be coupled with a cardio, resistance and stretching routine. Learn about them, try out a session and then add them to your regular workouts. It may be just a couple of exercises or stretches you like or a full hour of it.
QUIZ: How FIT are you!
Last updated on: February 10, 2014 19:03 IST
10.Your fitness routine should be...
a. challenging and fun b. fun but tough to cope c. monotonous but easy
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Wrong The correct answer is a. Fitness workouts have to be fun if you want to keep it up. Boredom is going to make you quit and so will the impossible to do workouts. The workout intensity and goal should be within your reach at a challenging level. When you enjoy yourself, you are going to put in more effort and vice versa. If you aren't enjoying what you do, switch gears and find something you love!
Correct! Fitness workouts have to be fun if you want to keep it up. Boredom is going to make you quit and so will the impossible to do workouts. The workout intensity and goal should be within your reach at a challenging level. When you enjoy yourself, you are going to put in more effort and vice versa. If you aren't enjoying what you do, switch gears and find something you love!
QUIZ: How FIT are you!
Last updated on: February 10, 2014 19:03 IST
11.How open are you to varying your exercise plan?
a. I like to stick to my fixed routine b. I love a new workout everyday c. I enjoy a change every 7-10 days
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Wrong The correct answer is c. Sticking to the routine gives your body a chance to master it and reap the benefits. However, beyond a point your body will start to plateau and you won't see more changes. There also may be an element of monotony. It's a good thing to switch things up once every 7-10 days. Add a change of exercises or change the resistance or reps or add cardio intervals.
Correct! Sticking to the routine gives your body a chance to master it and reap the benefits. However, beyond a point your body will start to plateau and you won't see more changes. There also may be an element of monotony. It's a good thing to switch things up once every 7-10 days. Add a change of exercises or change the resistance or reps or add cardio intervals.
QUIZ: How FIT are you!
Last updated on: February 10, 2014 19:03 IST
12.How often should you workout?
a. Thrice a week b. 5-6 days a week c. All 7 days
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Wrong The correct answer is b. The human body has been designed to move and needs to be exercised most days of the week. 30 minutes a day is the average basic requirement. Infrequency doesn't do any good. On the other hand working out all 7 days causes burn out. This can lead to low immunity and lowered energy levels.
Correct! The human body has been designed to move and needs to be exercised most days of the week. 30 minutes a day is the average basic requirement. Infrequency doesn't do any good. On the other hand working out all 7 days causes burn out. This can lead to low immunity and lowered energy levels.
QUIZ: How FIT are you!
Last updated on: February 10, 2014 19:03 IST
13.When you exercise your abs, should you work on your back?
a. Yes b. No c. Sometimes
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Wrong The correct answer is a. All muscles have opposing muscles. Both sets of muscles must be worked to stabilise the joints they support. In this case the abs and back support the backbone. If you exercise just the abs, it affects posture causing an unnatural curve in the backbone that leads to back problems ranging from mild to severe. Most people unaware of this tend to work on the muscles at the front of the body, since that is what they can see. Make certain that your routine includes all opposing muscles.
Correct! All muscles have opposing muscles. Both sets of muscles must be worked to stabilise the joints they support. In this case the abs and back support the backbone. If you exercise just the abs, it affects posture causing an unnatural curve in the backbone that leads to back problems ranging from mild to severe. Most people unaware of this tend to work on the muscles at the front of the body, since that is what they can see. Make certain that your routine includes all opposing muscles.
QUIZ: How FIT are you!
Last updated on: February 10, 2014 19:03 IST
14.Your workout should leave you feeling...
a. rejuvenated b. exhausted c. bored
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Wrong The correct answer is a. Your exercise routine should be a correct mix of a challenge and element of fun. If you leave feeling exhausted, you've gone overboard. No need to push your body that hard. It will respond to moderate intensity without the risk of exhaustion and injury. If the workout leaves you yawning, its either too easy for you or just not a fun way to workout. Switch things around, there are plenty of workouts you can choose from! You should leave feeling upbeat!
Correct! Your exercise routine should be a correct mix of a challenge and element of fun. If you leave feeling exhausted, you've gone overboard. No need to push your body that hard. It will respond to moderate intensity without the risk of exhaustion and injury. If the workout leaves you yawning, its either too easy for you or just not a fun way to workout. Switch things around, there are plenty of workouts you can choose from! You should leave feeling upbeat!
