30 Day Challenge 2016 - Fitness Quiz

The CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) recommends that adults engage in moderate aerobic activity for 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week or intense aerobic activity 3 days a week. Note that you should practice moderation with your cardio workouts, especially if you start feel effects of overtraining (higher blood pressure, trouble sleeping, headaches, exhaustion, etc.).

The CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) recommends that adults should engage in weight training 2-3 times a week. You can increase the number of days you weight train as long as you give each muscle group 3 days rest before training it again.

HIIT stands for High Intensity Interval Training. It is a training technique in which you give 100% effort in quick, intense bursts of exercise, followed by short recovery periods. You can try HIIT & Core on Mondays at 7:35 pm and Sundays at 11:00 am.

BOSU was originally an acronym for "BOth Sides Up" because it can be used with either the blue round side up or the black flat side up. Later, the creators decided to adjust the meaning to "BOth Sides Utilized" to encourage a mindful approach to exercise.

The rectus abdominis is the “6-pack” muscle that runs vertically along your mid-section. The transverse abdominis is the “belt” muscle layered underneath your rectus abdominis and obliques. Your external obliques are on the sides of your mid-section. Your latissimus dorsi is the large broad muscle on your back.

Step aerobics uses a platform (the “step” or “bench”) to perform moves on and around. Reebok was one of the first makers of the step. Note: some of the platforms in Studio A have the word “Reebok” across the top. Now you know why!

There are several benefits of exercising including relieving stress, strengthening your heart, and increasing your self-esteem.

Plyometrics (or “plyo” for short) is a technique that uses explosive jumping movements.

CIZE, Zumba, and Cardio Hip Hop are all dance exercise classes offered at the community center. HIIT is a class we offer, but it is not a dance exercise class.

While your abs, biceps, and quadriceps are all strong muscles, your heart is the hardest working muscle in your body. It works continuously throughout your lifetime.

With an exercise plan consisting of running, weight lifting, and yoga, you will have a balanced combination of cardio, strength, and mind-body connection

Yoga, Pilates, and Tai Chi are all mind-body programs that can improve your fitness. All of them are offered through the community center.

When using a rower, the order of each stroke should start with your legs, then engage your core, then finish with your arms. When the stroke is done, reverse the order: arms, core, legs.

Foam rolling has many great benefits to your muscles, but you should never foam roll your joints or bones.