Question

30 minute sessions with 10 minutes of intense exercise can gain which of the following benefits. (select all that apply)

improved heart and lung health

improved metabolic health, which includes cholesterol and blood pressure levels

increased oxygen supply to the muscles

improved exercise tolerance, which is how well the heart responds to exercise

Explanation:

• Intense exercise in sessions boosts cardiovascular function, enhancing heart/lung health.
• It regulates metabolism, improving cholesterol and blood pressure.
• Intense activity increases oxygen delivery to working muscles.
• Regular such sessions improve the heart’s ability to handle exercise (tolerance). All options are valid benefits.

Answer:

improved heart and lung health, improved metabolic health (including cholesterol and blood pressure levels), increased oxygen supply to the muscles, improved exercise tolerance (how well the heart responds to exercise)