CanFit Pro FIS Theory Exam

How many strength training sessions per week should one complete? - Answer-2-4 What are some benefits of muscle conditioning? - Answer-- Prevents Osteoporosis - Improves Strength for cardio respiratory training -Reduces the loss of muscle mass due to aging/lack of exercise -Compliments healthy weight -Makes everyday life easier -Improves core strength & posture What are the 3 types of muscle contractions? - Answer-Isotonic=concentric=shortening eg. bicep curl - mvmnt occurs when muscle contracts w/ enough force to shorten Isotonic=eccentric-=lengthening-or relaxing- w/tension as a force is exerted, it lengthens eg. "breaking a car" Isometric=static contraction-force to counteract opposing force eg. plank What does FITT stand for? - Answer-Frequency Intensity Time Type of exercise What is a distal attachment? - Answer-Away from the body Muscle insertion What is a proximal attachment? - Answer-Toward the body Muscle origin The process in which gases are exchanged in the lungs is called... - Answer-Diffussion - the exchange of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide in the lungs Improving flexibility involves stretching and lengthening exercises. This is called.. - Answer-What is Muscular Conditioning?