Fitness Safety
What is the recommended warm-up time before starting a high-intensity workout?
5-10 minutes
What’s the name of the app used for booking group fitness classes at Yale?
MyRec
What is an example of an adaptive fitness activity?
Chair Yoga
True or False: Eating late at night causes weight gain.
False; total calorie intake matters more.
What’s the mascot of Yale?
Handsome Dan/Bulldogs
What’s the term for stretching after a workout to prevent stiffness?
Cool down
What floor is the non-competition pool located on?
3rd Floor
What’s a key feature of successful inclusive fitness marketing?
Showing diverse body types and abilities.
True or False: You can target fat loss in specific areas.
False; spot reduction is a myth.
What does HIIT stand for?
High-Intensity Interval Training
How many chest compressions should you perform in CPR before giving a breath?
30
How many club sports teams do we have at Yale?
49 (if you were within 5 either way, you get the points!)
What is one way to support participants with visual impairments?
Providing verbal cues for movements.
True or False: Muscle turns into fat if you stop exercising.
False; muscle and fat are different tissues.
What is the proper way to lift heavy weights to avoid injury?
Use your legs, not your back.
What is the acronym for treating a sprained ankle and what do the letters stand for?
RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation)
How many intramural sports occur throughout the academic year?
15 (if you were within 5 either way, you get the points!)
What is one inclusive practice for group fitness classes?
Demonstrate multiple variations of exercises.
True or False: Detox diets are necessary to cleanse the body.
False; the body naturally detoxifies itself.
What macronutrient is essential for muscle repair?
Protein
If there isn’t a walkie talkie in the room where you are teaching, where can you go to get one before class?
The front desk
What year was Payne Whitney Gymnasium built?
1932
What should fitness instructors & personal trainers avoid to promote body inclusivity?
Comments about appearance or weight.
True or False: More sweat means a better workout.
False; sweat rate doesn't indicate workout quality.
How many ounces of water are recommended to drink per hour of working out?
16-24 (accept all answers in this range)