FITOUR CORE FUNCTIONAL
FITNESS QUESTION BANK 2026
FULL SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Describe Core Training?
Answer: Conditioning of the torso with exercises that bridge the gap
between upper and lower body strength. Stabilization and balance
through the center of the body establishing a foundation for
performance.
◉ Understand the musculature involved and the training outcomes from
participating in Core Training.
Answer: The "core" includes muscles that stabilize the spine and pelvis
and run the entire length of the torso. A strong core distributes the
stresses of weight bearing and protects the back.
◉ Be able to explain Functional Fitness Training and how your clients
will benefit from it.
Answer: Training the body to move efficiently during all movement
(and in all planes) incorporating proprioceptive and balance input using
a variety of techniques to improve speed, agility, strength, power, and
overall performance.
Develops movement, not muscles, by enhancing the coordinated
relationship between the nervous and muscle systems.
◉ What are the five components of fitness performance?
Answer: Agility, Speed (velocity), Power, Reaction Time, Skill
, ◉ Define and explain a) motor skill and b) motor perceptual skill.
Answer: a) movement and muscle control b) involves thought,
interpretation, and movement skills
◉ Explain and describe Functional Strength and give examples of how it
can translate into ADL's.
Answer: Lifting, reaching, balancing, power
◉ List examples of exercises that will elicit Functional Flexibility
during a training session.
Answer: Stability ball stretches, flexing and releasing muscles with
band, stretching with a strap or towel, Pilates movements
◉ Explain postural misalignment and explain how to correct and
improve through strength and flexibility exercises a) hyperlordosis b)
kyphosis c) flatback.
Answer: Muscle imbalances that can be determined by assessing
posture. a) excessive arch in lower back;stretch back muscles, strengthen
abdominals b) excessive curvature of upper spine; stretch chest and
strengthen back c) no curvature of spine; functional core and lower back
exercises
◉ Explain an isotonic muscle contraction.
FITNESS QUESTION BANK 2026
FULL SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Describe Core Training?
Answer: Conditioning of the torso with exercises that bridge the gap
between upper and lower body strength. Stabilization and balance
through the center of the body establishing a foundation for
performance.
◉ Understand the musculature involved and the training outcomes from
participating in Core Training.
Answer: The "core" includes muscles that stabilize the spine and pelvis
and run the entire length of the torso. A strong core distributes the
stresses of weight bearing and protects the back.
◉ Be able to explain Functional Fitness Training and how your clients
will benefit from it.
Answer: Training the body to move efficiently during all movement
(and in all planes) incorporating proprioceptive and balance input using
a variety of techniques to improve speed, agility, strength, power, and
overall performance.
Develops movement, not muscles, by enhancing the coordinated
relationship between the nervous and muscle systems.
◉ What are the five components of fitness performance?
Answer: Agility, Speed (velocity), Power, Reaction Time, Skill
, ◉ Define and explain a) motor skill and b) motor perceptual skill.
Answer: a) movement and muscle control b) involves thought,
interpretation, and movement skills
◉ Explain and describe Functional Strength and give examples of how it
can translate into ADL's.
Answer: Lifting, reaching, balancing, power
◉ List examples of exercises that will elicit Functional Flexibility
during a training session.
Answer: Stability ball stretches, flexing and releasing muscles with
band, stretching with a strap or towel, Pilates movements
◉ Explain postural misalignment and explain how to correct and
improve through strength and flexibility exercises a) hyperlordosis b)
kyphosis c) flatback.
Answer: Muscle imbalances that can be determined by assessing
posture. a) excessive arch in lower back;stretch back muscles, strengthen
abdominals b) excessive curvature of upper spine; stretch chest and
strengthen back c) no curvature of spine; functional core and lower back
exercises
◉ Explain an isotonic muscle contraction.
