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Swimming Quiz
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Find out why swimming is such a great way to exercise.
1. Swimming is a very good activity for which of these?
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Recreational swimming is considered a medium-intensive activity. Swimming laps is a high-intensive activity.
A.
Aerobic conditioning
B.
Recovering from an injury
C.
Losing weight
D.
All of the above
2. Water workouts are easier on joints because water helps you float (buoyancy).
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Stress on joints is very low. This makes swimming especially good for people with arthritis.
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True
B.
False
3. Water also adds resistance to movement. Why is that helpful?
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You can reap these benefits through any kind of water workout, whether swimming or doing water aerobics.
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Tones and strengthens muscles
B.
Increases flexibility
C.
Improves range of motion
D.
All of the above
4. How often should you swim at a moderate speed to gain fitness results?
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In general, you should aim for exercising 5 or more days a week. The CDC advises at least 150 minutes of medium-intensity aerobic activity every week to lower the risk for many long-term (chronic) diseases.
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Once a week
B.
2 times a week
C.
3 times a week
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5 times a week
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