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Fitness Test

10 Questions
2 Minutes

Moving the body benefits you mentally and physically.

Exercise is effective for reducing stress and lifting mood, gives your brain a boost, improves sleep, and can ease chronic health issues. Test your knowledge of the principles of exercise and fitness.

1. Exercise improves brain power.
2. Physical activity improves memory.
3. Exercise helps fight brain inflammation.
4. Exercise improves heart health.
5. You can lose weight just by exercising.
6. High-intensity exercise is dangerous for most people.
7. Weight-bearing or resistance training is extremely beneficial.
8. Exercise can be as effective as talk therapy and even medication.
9. The ideal length of time for physical activity is 60 minutes a week.
10. Physical activity improves emotion regulation.
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