CORRECT ANSWER
Muscular Strength - CORRECT ANSWER-The amount of force a muscle can exert
Muscular Endurance - CORRECT ANSWER-the ability of your muscles to perform
physical tasks over a period of time without tiring
Periodization - CORRECT ANSWER-Division of a training program into smaller,
progressive stages
overload principle - CORRECT ANSWER-standard which states that gradual increase
of a physical demand on the body will improve fitness
fast twitch fibers - CORRECT ANSWER-muscle fibers that contract rapidly and
forcefully but fatigue quickly
slow twitch fibers - CORRECT ANSWER-red muscle fibers that are slow to contract but
have the ability to continue contracting for long periods of time
Functional Strength - CORRECT ANSWER-ability of the body to perform work
muscle atrophy - CORRECT ANSWER-lack of muscle activity; reduces muscle size,
tone, and power
isotonic contraction - CORRECT ANSWER-muscle shortens because muscle tension
exceeds load
isometric contraction - CORRECT ANSWER-Muscle contracts but there is no
movement, muscle stays the same length
eccentric phase - CORRECT ANSWER-muscle is lengthening
concentric phase - CORRECT ANSWER-shortening of muscle
When does our strength begin to decline naturally? - CORRECT ANSWER-between 20-
30 years
what are the functions of muscle tissue? - CORRECT ANSWER-movement,
maintenance of posture, joint stabilization, heat generation
, how does muscle mass affect metabolism? - CORRECT ANSWER-extra pound of
muscle can increase resting metabolism by about 35 calories per day
What percent of our body weight is muscle? - CORRECT ANSWER-40%
What are optimal training conditions to achieve gains in strength training in terms of
frequency per week? - CORRECT ANSWER-2-3 days per week
What are the 3 components of a sound strength training program? - CORRECT
ANSWER-mode volume frequency
How does reduced strength affect the aging person? - CORRECT ANSWER-lessons
the quality of his/her mobility and can lead to musculoskeletal injury
How does strength training affect the female's muscle(s)? - CORRECT ANSWER-
activating more muscle fibers/increasing the force each fiber can generate
Do men and women have the same quality of muscle fibers? - CORRECT ANSWER-
NO
what is the required timeframe to see significant strength improvement training -
CORRECT ANSWER-3 days of week for a minimum of 8 weeks to see improvement; 2
months
Is walking sufficient for sustaining muscle mass in the lower body? - CORRECT
ANSWER-NO
when is a spotter recommended - CORRECT ANSWER-lifting weights
Daily total fat should be what % of daily total caloric intake? - CORRECT ANSWER-20-
35%
cholesterol consumption should be kept below _________ mg per day - CORRECT
ANSWER-300
General daily sodium intake should be less than _____mg per day. - CORRECT
ANSWER-2300
Vegetarianism - CORRECT ANSWER-eats only plants
what assessments are used to determine muscular endurance - CORRECT ANSWER-
cardiovascular health, body comp, balance, flexibility
what percent of one-rep maximum if a good level to start a weight training program? -
CORRECT ANSWER-50-60%