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Fitness quiz: Test your fitness awareness

Think you know the best way to get in shape? Why physical activity is so important? Or what happens if you stop exercising? Find out the answers to these questions and more. See how much you really know about fitness!

1. If you don't need to lose weight, there's no need to be physically active.

  • True
  • False

2. Getting in shape requires a gym membership or expensive home equipment.

  • True
  • False

3. At least 60 minutes of physical activity is recommended every day.

  • True
  • False

4. There are four primary elements of fitness: aerobic fitness, muscular fitness, stretching and core stability.

  • True
  • False

5. If you're physically active, you can eat whatever you want.

  • True
  • False

6. Regular physical activity can reduce the need for some types of medication.

  • True
  • False

7. You can stop thinking about physical activity at age 65.

  • True
  • False

8. Full steam ahead is the best way to start an exercise program.

  • True
  • False

9. If you have no energy for physical activity, it's better to rest instead.

  • True
  • False

10. To maintain the benefits of physical activity, you need to keep it up.

  • True
  • False

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Oct 14, 2008