11. Nutrition & Fitness

Grace has been going to the gym to stretch and participate in weight training for 6 months but does not do any other exercises. Which component of physical fitness might she be lacking in, and why?

Austin goes for 2-hour bike ride twice a week and does one strength workout per week using heavy weights. Is he meeting the recommended exercise guidelines? If not, what should he add to his routine?

Going for walks or running regularly can directly reduce the likelihood of all the following EXCEPT:

Olivia has been running 3 miles, three times a week at a similar pace for the last 2 months. Which of the following would you suggest to effectively implement the progressive overload principle to her workouts?