Girl Gains
what is one part of our mission statement?
1. empower women
2. support women on their fitness journey
3. promote female weightlifting
4. create judgement free community
What does the acronym HIIT stand for in fitness?
high intensity interval training
What are the chest muscles called?
pectorals
Which macronutrient is the building block for muscle growth and repair?
protein
What is the most widely practiced form of exercise in the world?
walking
True/False:
The national membership fee is mandatory
false
Which type of exercise is the most beneficial to building muscle, changing body composition, preserving bone density, and raising metabolism?
strength training
Exercise releases which chemical into the brain, resulting in feelings of exhilaration and happiness?
endorphins
What is the commonly used name to describe the nutritional factors of foods?
macros
What are the muscle groups trained on "push day"?
chest, shoulders, triceps
What year was Girl Gains established?
2020
Which exercise is considered a compound movement that works multiple muscle groups, including the legs and back?
deadlift
Which muscle group is primarily engaged during a pull-up?
lats
What does BMI stand for?
Body Mass Index
What is the proper name for the "rowing machine"
erg
Who is our events coordinator?
Gaia
Aerobic exercise increases _____.
heart rate
How many muscles make up the Hamstrings?
3
What is the term for the process by which the body converts food into energy?
metabolism
What is the distance of a marathon to the nearest mile/kilometer?
26 miles or 42 kilometers
Who are the two founders of GG at SHU?
Gabbie Sarmento, Charley Paul
Which type of exercise involves contracting and relaxing muscles without joint movement?
isometric
What is the largest muscle in the body?
gluteus maximus
What mineral is found in the greatest quantity in the body?
Calcium
What year did Bobby Vs open?
2019