Fitness Groups
How many fitness groups are there?
4
What is most important when setting up long term and short term goals?
Having specific dates to achieve them
The measurement of a person's weight.
Body Mass Index (BMI)
What you do before you start an exercise.
Warm-up
How many days should you wait between strength training sessions?
1-2 days
What group describes exercises for a muscle or group of muscles that helps people to exert physical force?
Muscular strength
What are the 3 levels of intensity for exercises according to the Talk Test?
1 (Light), 2 (moderate), and 3 (Vigorous)
What are the two things anyone should do before starting a fitness routine?
Flexibility and strength measurements
What you do after completing an exercise.
Cool down
What group of muscles are more prone to injury?
Small-muscle group (shoulders, triceps, biceps, calves)
What group describes exercises that helps increase heart rate and blood flow?
Cardio/Aerobic
True or False: People under 18 can exercise both large and small muscles without precaution.
False (People under 18 should exercise large-group muscles or with complimentary muscle groups)
At what target heart rate range should be aimed for when starting an exercise program?
60%
What posture is recommended when completing exercises?
A natural straight arch of the back, and with your chest lifted.
What group describes exercises that help a muscle or group of muscles to keep their stretchiness?
Flexibility
True or False: For weightlifting you should remember to start slow, keep control of reps, and don't lock your knees or elbows.
True
What group describes exercises that help a muscle or group of muscles to keep moving for long periods of time?
Muscular endurance