Muscular Fitness
True or False:
Strength training is the only way to improve muscular fitness?
False:
Other factors such as muscular endurance play a role in muscular fitness.
Checking your pulse is a way to measure what?
Your Heart Rate.
How long should you hold your stretch to get the muscle ready for exercise?
10-30 seconds. At least 6 seconds.
Along side exercise what else contributes to someone overall fitness?
Diet.
What three exercises make up a Triathlon?
Swimming, Biking, and Running.
Push-ups, Sit-ups, and Pull-ups are all what kinds of exercise?
Body weight exercises. (other answers accepted)
True or False:
Cardiovascular exercises all involve running
False: Swimming, riding a bike, ect.
A system of physical postures, breathing techniques, and sometimes meditation?
Yoga.
The Nutrient responsible for muscle growth and repair?
protein.
How many miles are ran during a marathon?
26 Miles.
How many pounds does a standard bar bell weigh?
45 lbs.
Burning more calories then you eat will results in?
Weight loss.
What muscle group plays a vital role in your ability to balance?
Core.
The unit of measurement used to measure how much energy is in food we eat.
Calorie.
Who has the record for fastest time in the 100 meter dash?
Usain Bolt.
Lifting weight can cause the build up of lactic acid in the muscle resulting in what?
Muscle Soreness.
Completing Cardiovascular exercises have been shown to decreases the chances of what?
Chronic Diseases
A small tear in a muscle that caused from exercise or overuse?
Muscle strain/Pulled Muscle
Your weight to height ratio is used to calculate your what?
BMI(Body Mass Index)
Which famous boxer is known for his "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee" motto?
Muhammad Ali
How much weight is being lifted if someone has two 45 plates on each side of the bench press?
225 lbs.
What two factors play a role in the quality of a cardiovascular workout?
Duration and Intensity
Having a lower center of gravity will do what to balance?
Improve it.
Name the five major food groups?
Protein, Fruit, Vegetables, Grains, and Dairy.
Which famous fitness icon is known for the phrase, "I'll be back" and has also won multiple bodybuilding titles?
Arnold Schwarzenegger