Mind over Muscle
Name that Exercise
Rest and Recovery
Balance
Gym Myths
100

How many hours of sleep should you get at night?

7-9 hours

100

This is a common exercise that includes a squat rack. It works the quads and the glute muscles in an up and down motion.

Barbell Squat

100

At least how many rest days should be in your routine?

Two

100

This strategy involves deciding which tasks are most important and completing those before less important ones.

Prioritizing 

100

This is a common misconception that leads women to not lift weights

Lifting makes you bulky

200

This word is used to describe a mindset that is dedicated to getting work done in a timely manner 

Grind or Locking In

200

This excersie involves dumbells or sometimes a pre-weighted bar. It works the bicep muscels. 

Curls

200

How long should you wait between each set in a workout?

2-3 minutes

200

You have three exams this week and normally lift five days. Temporarily doing fewer workouts demonstrates this skill.

Fleability/Adapting

200

Myth or fact: The heavier you lift, the better the workout automatically is.

Myth

300

This form of breath exercise includes breathing in for 4, holding for 4, releasing for 4, and resting for 4

Box Breathing

300

This movement involves holding still on ones toes and hands or forearms. This works the core muscles. 

Plank

300

This type of recovery day involves gentle movement, such as walking, stretching, or easy yoga, instead of complete rest.

Active Recovery

300

Scheduling specific periods for studying, working out, relaxing, and other tasks is known as this time-management technique.

Time Blocking

300

Myth or fact: A wider stance during a squat always increases glute activation compared with a narrower stance.

Myth

400

This practice involves focusing your attention on the present moment without judging your thoughts or feelings.

Mindfulness 

400

Place one foot behind you on a bench and lower your body by bending your front knee.

Bulgarian Split Squat

400

This recovery tool involves rolling your muscles over a firm cylinder to help temporarily improve mobility and reduce soreness.

Foam Rolling

400

True or false: A balanced lifestyle means giving equal time to school, exercise, friends, and rest every single day.

False

400

Myth of Fact: You gain strength before muscle

Fact

500

This term describes physical and emotional exhaustion that can result from prolonged or excessive stress.

Burnout

500

Hold a barbell across your upper back, hinge forward at the hips with a slight bend in your knees, then return to standing.

Good Morning

500

After training, carbohydrates help restore this fuel source while protein helps repair muscle.

Glycogen 

500

Constantly agreeing to plans even when you don't have the time or energy may indicate difficulty setting these.

Boundaries 

500

Myth or fact: Two exercises targeting the same muscle can produce different training adaptations.

Fact