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What percentages of protein & water are our muscles made of ? correct answers Water- 73% Protein- 24% And the rest inorganic salts (sodium, potassium, calcium and chloride) TRUE OR FALSE - Referrals are the best way to ensure your long-term success in the fitness industry? correct answers TRUE What does the acronym FITT stand for ? correct answers Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type How many cues should you give at once? correct answers 2-3 at a time What is/are the percentages for the target heart rate zones both for the HR Max method and the HRR (heart rate reserve) method ? correct answers HRMAX - 55%-90% HRR - 50%-85% Write the formula/equation to determine a target HR zone using the HR Max method correct answers (220-age) x % What is the equation/formula for calculating a clients target HR zone using the HRR (heart rate reserve method) correct answers [(HRMAX - resting heart rate) x % ] + resting heart rate Bones are divided into four classifications, give an example of each. correct answers Long- femur / humerus Short- tarsals/carpals Flat- ribs/scapula Irregular- vertebrae/ischium Briefly describe how weak muscles can be made stronger through flexibility training correct answers If a particular muscle is over activated it can inhibit and weaken the contraction of its antagonist muscle. by stretching the tight muscle it's weak antagonist will be able to contract with more optimal strength and power and thus become stronger knowing how to work and stretch inhibited muscles can lead to increase in strength. A personal training specialist should be performing client reassessment every? correct answers 1-3 months List appropriate program focusses for a client who is deconditioned and has minimal exercise experience correct answers Simple movements that require minimal challenge,Improve mobility and increase energy levels, increase endurance and weight reduction Explain the three types of muscle contraction correct answers Concentric- muscle shortens and lengthens Eccentric- muscle produces force with no change in muscle length Isometric-muscle exerts force to counteract an opposing force with no change in muscle length