The Conditioning Phase of a Workout Should Be

question 31

Multiple Choice

The conditioning phase of a workout should be

• A)60-90 minutes per day in bouts of 20 or more minutes in length.
• B)150-200 minutes per day in bouts of 15 minutes or more in length.
• C)90-120 minutes per day in bouts of 30 minutes or more in length.
• D)20-60 minutes per day in bouts of 10 minutes or more in length.

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and bringing the body to a state of rest by slowing the heart rate and increasing intestinal and gland activity.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A model describing the body's response to stress in three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Resistance Stage

The second phase of the general adaptation syndrome, marking the body's prolonged effort to adapt to a stressor.

Endocrine Glands

Glands of the endocrine system that release hormones directly into the bloodstream, influencing various bodily functions and processes.