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100
True or False: Muscular endurance and muscular strength are the same thing
False. Muscular endurance is the ability of a muscle group to execute repeated muscle actions over a period of time. Muscular strength refers to the external force that can be generated by a specific muscle or muscle group
100
How many steps should you be trying to reach each day? a. 12,000 b. 7,500 c. 10,000 d. 5,000
c. 10,000
100
How often should you stretch for most effectiveness? a. Daily b. 2 days per week c. 1 day per week d. Whenever your muscles feel tight
a. Daily
100
What is the bodies main source of energy? a. Protein b. Fats c. Carbohydrates
c. Carbohydrates
100
According to the American Heart Association, the number one cause of death in America is? a. Cancer b. Heart disease c. Obesity d. Smoking
b. Heart disease
200
How many days per week are recommended for strength training? a. 2-3 b. 4-5 c. 1
a. 2-3
200
True or False: When you do cardiovascular exercise regularly, your resting blood pressure and heart rate decreases.
True
200
True or False? According to the American College of Sports medicine, when strength training, the best time to stretch is after the workout
True
200
Which of the following is best to help muscle repair after exercise? a. Carbohydrates b. Protein c. Saturated fats d. Water
b. Protein
200
According to the BMI chart, a BMI of 39 puts you in what category? a. Obese b. Normal c. Overweight d. Extreme Obesity
a. Obese
300
Which of the following is not a benefit of strength training? a. Increases bone density b. Improves insulin sensitivity c. Improves balance d. Decreases HDL cholesterol
d. Decreases HDL cholesterol
300
How many minutes of cardio do you need during a week for weight loss? a. 150 b. 225 c. 90 d. 300
d. 300
300
Which group of muscles is most important for good balance? a. Arms b. Legs c. Core
c. Core
300
Which of the following is NOT a side effect of dehydration? a. Nausea b. Dizziness c. Muscle cramps d. Sweating
d. Sweating
300
Which of the following is an aerobic fitness program featuring movements inspired by various styles of Latin American dance and performed primarily to Latin American dance music? a. Boxing b. Zumba c. Yoga d. Tai Chi
b. Zumba
400
What exercise motion should you avoid if you have rotator cuff problems a. Squats b. Overhead shoulder press c. Internal shoulder rotation d. External shoulder rotation
b. Overhead shoulder press
400
Which of the following is not a benefit of aerobic exercise? a. Helps protect against developing Alzheimer's disease b. Decreases circulation, leading to clearer, healthier skin c. Helps reduce fatigue and shortness of breath in chronic lung problems d. Decreases the chances of erectile dysfunction in men
b. decreases circulation, leading to clearer, healthier skin
400
Loss of balance can result from all of the following except: a. Vestibular problems b. Nerve damage to your arms (peripheral neuropathy) c. Medications d. Certain neurologic conditions
b. Nerve damage to your arms (peripheral neuropathy)
400
To lose about a pound of fat, how many calories must you burn? a. 1,000 calories b. 2,000 calories c. 3,500 calories d. 5,000 calories
c. 3,500 calories
400
Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (209-2010) shows that: a. More than 2 in 3 adults are considered to be overweight or obese b. More than 1 in 10 adults are considered to have extreme obesity c. About one-half of children and adolescents ages 6 to 19 are considered to be overweight or obese
a. More than 2 in 3 adults are considered to be overweight or obese
500
According to the Harvard Medical School, how many calories does a 185 lb. person burn for a half hour of moderate weight lifting? a. 90 calories b. 112 calories c. 133 calories
c. 133 calories
500
Aerobic exercise helps decrease anxiety and stress by releasing tension-fighting hormones. Name 1 of the 3 hormones.
Serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine
500
What is a dangerous way to stretch? a. Dynamic stretching b. Ballistic stretching c. Static stretching d. PNF stretching (Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation)
b. Ballistic stretching
500
How much water should you drink during exercise? a. 1 cup for every 20 minutes of exercise b. 3 cups for every 30 minutes of exercise c. ½ cup for every 15 minutes of exercise
c. ½ cup for every 15 minutes of exercise
500
What does F.I.T.T. stand for?
Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type