Based on recent recommendations of the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Heart Association relative to exercise and health benefits for adults, which of the following statements is false?
a. Moderate-intensity aerobic exercise should be done for a minimum of 30 minutes daily on 5 days each week
b. Vigorous-intensity exercise may be done for a minimum of 20 minutes on 3 days each week
c. Each daily exercise bout of aerobic exerccise may be done continuously or in smaller segments, such as 3 10-minute bouts
d. In general, more is better, as exceeding the minimum recommended amounts of exercise may provide additional health benefits
e. Resistance exercise, including exercises for the major muscle groups in the body, is recommended at least 5, and preferably 7, days per week
Ans: e. Resistance exercise, including exercises for the major muscle groups in the body, is recommended at least 5, and preferably 7, days per week
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