Fit Quiz-

Fit Quiz: Answer the following questions and determine how FIT your really are.

1.How many days a week do you work out?
A.2x/wk
B.3x/wk
C.5x/wk
D.Exercise? What’s that? I do household chores though.
2.What intensity do you usually work out at?
A.Low - Moderate
B.High
C.Moderate- High
D.Intensity, never heard of it.
3.How long do you work out during an exercise session?
A.20 minutes
B.15 minutes
C.30 minutes
D.I walk my dog around the park almost daily.
4.How often do you work on flexibility each week?
A.5x/wk
B.3x/wk
C.2x/wk
D.Who needs to stretch?
5.How many times a week do you work on strength training?
A.2x/wk
B.5x/wk
C.3x/wk
D.That’s only for muscle heads right?


Results:
Mostly A:

You are slightly active and fit, but could use more days of cardio and slightly increase time and intensity. If you have a very busy daily life try to separate your workout during the day, even though the recommended daily amount of exercise is 30 minutes a day it can be split in 10 minute increments as long as it gets done. Also instead of focusing more on stretching incorporate one more day of strength training into your routine. This will help you to keep the pounds off and give you total fitness.

Mostly B:

You are active, but do not spend a lot of time focusing on cardio which will help keep those pounds off. Instead of spending a majority of your time strength training try to go out and run with your dog or take the kids paintballing to get those cardio days back on track. Also when doing cardio try to focus on a moderate intensity level and add 15 more minutes to your cardio session. Remember you do not have to fit all your cardio in at one time you can separate it our throughout the day.

Mostly C:

You are fit! Congratulations you are following all the correct guidelines of being fit. You are working out 5 days a week at a moderate- high intensity for 30 minutes a day. This is good for keeping off those extra pounds. You are also stretching 2 times a week and incorporating strength training into your workout 3 times a week which will help maintain that muscle tone and stay flexible. Keep up the good work!

Mostly D:

You may need to evaluate your exercise plan if you looking for those results. ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) recommends that you exercise 5 times a week at a moderate- high intensity for 30 minutes a day. Also, incorporate flexibility training 2 times a week and strength training 3 times a week. This will allow you to be fit in all aspects and to keep off those pounds. You also do not have to complete your cardio all at once you can spread it out in 10 minute increments if this works better for you as long as you get it in.