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Seniors: How Much Do You Know About Exercise?

Chris Woolston
CONSUMER HEALTH INTERACTIVE

There's a world of difference between being old and feeling old. Your birthdays may be piling up, but that doesn't mean you have to slow down, grow weak, or lose energy. All it takes to keep your body and spirits strong is a little exercise - and an understanding of what it does. Take this quiz to see how much you know about exercise for seniors.


1. Aerobic exercise is the fastest way for seniors to lose weight. True or false?

True
False

2. Weight lifting isn't safe or effective for people in their 80s and 90s. True or false?

True
False

3. Which of the following exercises will NOT help build bone and prevent fractures?

a. Swimming
b. Weight lifting
c. Tennis
d. Walking
e. Bicycling

4. Which of these activities can cut your risk of heart disease roughly in half?

a. Regular walks
b. Jogging
c. Aerobics classes
d. All of the above
e. None of the above

5. Aerobic exercise can be just as effective as medications for treating severe depression in seniors. True or false?

True
False

6. Which disease usually makes it impossible to engage in vigorous exercise?

a. Arthritis
b. Diabetes
c. High blood pressure
d. All of the above
e. None of the above



Last updated Aug 30, 2009


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