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What's Your Fitness IQ?

Jim Scott
CONSUMER HEALTH INTERACTIVE

You probably already know that exercise can help you maintain a healthy weight, build strong bones, reduce your risk of heart disease, fend off depression, and boost your immune system. You have plenty of reasons to get out there and just do it. But are you doing it right? See if you can tell which of the following statements is true.


1. You should start every workout by stretching your muscles.

True
False

2. Getting thirsty is your signal to drink water.

True
False

3. Lifting weights can help you shed excess pounds.

True
False

4. Stomach crunches are the quickest route to a flat tummy.

True
False

5. To get any benefit from aerobic exercise, you need to keep it up for 30 minutes straight.

True
False

6. Don't try to exercise your way through a bad cold, flu, or other illness.

True
False



Last updated Oct 29, 2009


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