Take this quiz to find out if you have the facts right and are doing the correct things to get fit.

1. Which one will get the flab off your abs?

a. Running
b. Crunches
c. Pilates

2. You've lost weight initially but are not seeing any change since. You should...

a. change the intensity of exercise
b. keep at it
c. quit

3. If you are short on time, which one of these exercises should you definitely do?

a. Squat thrust/burpee/suryanamaskar
b. Push ups
c. Squats

4. The workout to make you lose weight and shape you up is...

a. running/walking
b. weight training
c. running/walking and weight training

5. 20-minute high intensity workouts are...

a. effective
b. ineffective
c. don't know how they help

6. Which is the most effective form of cardiovascular training (fat burning)?

a. Walking/running
b. Aerobics and gym cardio machines
c. All of the above

7. Should you mentally concentrate on the exercises you are performing?

a. Yes
b. No
c. Don't know

8. The best form of exercise is...

a. gym training
b. zumba
c. cross training

9. How should you react to a new fitness trend like zumba, pilates, bootcamp, etc?

a. Drop your current fitness programme and sign up; it is the latest in fitness after all!
b. Try them out and incorporate them in your present routine
c. Look at these trends as gimmicks

10. Your fitness routine should be...

a. challenging and fun
b. fun but tough to cope
c. monotonous but easy

11. How open are you to varying your exercise plan?

a. I like to stick to my fixed routine
b. I love a new workout everyday
c. I enjoy a change every 7-10 days

12. How often should you workout?

a. Thrice a week
b. 5-6 days a week
c. All 7 days

13. When you exercise your abs, should you work on your back?

a. Yes
b. No
c. Sometimes

14. Your workout should leave you feeling...

a. rejuvenated
b. exhausted
c. bored