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What type of joint is the elbow considered? Pivot joint The type of joint that is fond in both the elbow and the knee is referred to as: Hinge joint A one leg squat should focus mainly on activating and strengthening the: Gluteus Maximus This muscle fiber contracts quickly(in short durations) and is associated with performance in an activity like baseball: Red fast twitch The sternoclavicular(SC) joint is a synovial joint that occurs between the: Clavicle and the sternum All exercise programs should be based on______ Client goals The initial aerobic conditioning phase includes low level activity for 10-15 minutes at 60-70% of MaxHR for how long? 4-6 weeks The majority of energy used during aerobic exercise comes from: Fatty acids Where are the obliques located? Sides of the abdomen A muscle tissue is specialized to produce tension solely by? Contraction Performing in rep ranges, at various levels of intensity, is consistent with the _____ principle. Overload training Myosin binds to what protein to create a muscle contraction? Actin A muscle strength test is generally performed in which rep range? 4-6 Which of the following assessment tests for cardiorespiratory condition? 3 minute step test With a proper diet, how many calories from glucose can liver stores provide? 300-400 What is the only form of energy muscles can use? ATP What determines the energy source your body uses to perform? Exercise intensity and duration A chemical compound stored in the muscles that aids in replenishing ATP after the initial stores are exhausted is: Creatine Phosphate The oxidative system is the main energy source during what type of activity? Half marathon Water absorption occurs in the: Small intestine Adipose tissue is: Fat tissue Identify major health risk factors using: CVD risk profile The following are all exercise recommendations for lean weight gain EXCEPT: -performing fewer reps w/ heavier weight -TAKING SHORTER RECOVERY TIME BETWEEN SETS -strength training later in the day -having a workout of shorter duration with high intensity The majority of energy used during resistance exercise comes from_______. Energy inside the muscle When reaching VO2Max during bursts of maximum intensity, the activity does not need to be performed for longer than: 1.5 to 3 minutes What BEST describes a VEIN? Vessles carrying blood towards the heart A muscle group that is directly responsible for the movement of resistance in a given exercise is a: Prime mover As we develop from infancy to adulthood, our skeleton evolves from having around 350 bones to: 206 bones Which of the following is NOT part of the body's digestive system? -pancreas -esophagus -TRACHEA -liver What is the name for the glands in the body that contain billions of white cells multiplying rapidly to fight off germs? Lymph node glands What two hormones are "stress" hormones? Growth Hormone and cortisol Which of the choices is NOT considered a smooth muscle? -BRAIN TISSUE -vascular tissue -digestive tissue -respiratory tissue Muscle cells that fatigue quickly and need the longest recovery are best suited for: Intense exercise of short duration Which of the following could be a reason that muscles experience atrophy? -strength training -extreme sports -AGING PROCESS -daily exercise Where are the rhomboid muscles located? Deep, beneath traps Which of the following is a correctly stated agonist/antagonist muscle group? -LATISSIMUS DORSI/DELTOID -biceps/rhomboids -hamstrings/teres minor -quadriceps/ obliques What causes the endurance athlete to "hit the wall"? Glycogen depletion Which of the following types of resistance training exercises are BEST suited for the size and strength client? -isolation -plyometric -COMPOUND -isokinetic The recommended between set recovery heart rate for the weight loss client should e? 125 BPM Fast twitch muscle fibers are taxed most when: Moving heavy weight What is a primary goal when training an older adult? Improving activities of daily living When working with the pregnant client it is important to avoid exercises in which of the following positions? supine What % set intensity is best for your beginner, general fitness client? 60-70% The muscular endurance component of a general exercise program should effect as much total muscle tissue as possible. To achieve this, NFPT suggests performing 3 to 4 continuous circuits of these 3 movements: Pushing, pulling, squatting