Swimming Quiz -Twin Cities Community Hospital-Templeton, CA

Swimming is an excellent activity for which of these?

A. aerobic conditioningB. rehabilitating an injuryC. losing weightD. all of the above

Water workouts are easier on joints because of water's buoyancy. By how much does water reduce the body's weight?

A. 90 percentB. 80 percentC. 75 percentD. 50 percent

Water also adds resistance to movement. What is the benefit of that?

A. tones and strengthens musclesB. increases flexibilityC. improves range of motionD. all of the above

How long does it take to get used to a swimming workout?

A. 1 weekB. 1 monthC. 2 weeksD. 2 months

To gain aerobic benefit from swimming, at what intensity should you work, on a scale of 1 to 10?

A. 3B. 8C. 5D. 10

How often should you breathe when you stroke?

A. after every arm strokeB. every second strokeC. every third strokeD. it doesn't matter

People who have which of these conditions should not do a swimming workout?

A. asthmaB. Parkinson's diseaseC. heart diseaseD. none of the above

What's the minimum amount of time you should swim at a moderate speed per workout if weight loss is your goal?

A. 20 minutesB. 30 minutesC. 45 minutesD. 1 hour

How often should you swim at a moderate speed to gain fitness results?

A. once per weekB. twice per weekC. three times per weekD. five times per week

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