CORRECT ANSWERS
The enhancement of muscle size is
hypertrophy
motor unit
Atrophy
Fast twitch fibers - Correct Answer hypertrophy
Power is defined as
the optimal amount of work performed in a given time period
strength and endurance
the amount of times you train during the week
the amount of weight lifted in a given set - Correct Answer the optimal amount of work performed in
a given time period
According to the ASCM guidelines if you are just getting back in to muscular fitness the
recommendation is for you to participate in _________.
light intensity
moderate intensity
vigorous intensity
no intensity - Correct Answer light intensity
How many sets will improve strength and power
2-4
1-2
4-6
6-8 - Correct Answer 2-4
Examples of major muscle groups are
Quadriceps
Pectoral muscle
,Trapezius
gluteus minimus - Correct Answer Quadriceps
When we age, we tend to lose muscle mass, this is known as ___________ .
Sarcopenia
Atrophy
Hypertrophy
Dysmenorrhea - Correct Answer Sarcopenia
The ability of a muscle to exert maximal force
Muscular Strength
Muscular Endurance
One repetition maximum
Strength Training - Correct Answer Muscular Strength
F.I.T.T. stands for
Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type
Frequency, Intensity, Time, Test
Frequency, Isometric, Time, Test
Fibers, Isometric, Time, Tables - Correct Answer Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type
Adults should wait how many hours before participating again in muscular strength fitness exercises?
48 hours
12 hours
2 hours
24 hours - Correct Answer 48 hours
To reduce the risk of over training
a dramatic increase in volume should be avoided
it is recommended that a 11% to 12% increase in load be applied
a person can comfortably perform one workload over one training session
, a person should not attempt weight machines - Correct Answer a dramatic increase in volume should
be avoided
When are muscles most effective for stretching?
cool down after a workout
Before a workout
during a workout
warm up for a workout - Correct Answer cool down after a workout
On a cool down, what type of stretching should be done?
Static
All of the following
Dynamic
PNF - Correct Answer Static
Static stretching should be repeated on each side of the body
3-5 times
1-2 times
0-1 times
6 times or more - Correct Answer 3-5 times
Which is the most effective means of stretching below?
All are effective
PNF
Static
Dynamic - Correct Answer All are effective
Static stretching should be done at the end of a workout because it elicits a neuromuscular inhibitory
response that can last up to 30 minutes and decrease muscle strength by as much as
10%
20%
30%