Lifetime Fitness Exam Review Questions and
Answers Graded A+
What does F.I.T.T stand for? (+definitions) -Frequency: number of days per week you
exercise
-Intensity: amount of physiological stress (overload) placed on the body
-Time: length of time actually performing exercise
-Type: The specific type of exercise to be performed
definition of threshold for health benefits The minimum level of exercise required to
achieve significant health benefits
What is the recommended frequency for cardiorespiratory endurance? Recommended 3-5
days per week
6 benefits of flexibility 1. Improved performance
2. Better posture
3. Prevents/relieves lower back pain
4. Energy boost
, 5. Decreases sleep disturbances
6. Increases emotional well-being
2 flexibility techniques 1. Dynamic stretching (fluid, controlled motion of joint through
full ROM, conducted prior to exercise (highly recommend), goals is to prepare body for exercise
(wake it/warm it up)
2. Static Stretching (slow lengthening of muscles, held for fixed periods, goal is to increase
flexibility and recover from exercise, best if done after workout or after dynamic stretching)
What is the recommended frequency for flexibility? 2-3 days per week, greater gains will
be attained if done daily (it is very difficult to overtrain with flexibility)
What is the recommended frequency for resistance training? At least 2-3 days per week
Re: resistance training now that... o Low resistance + High reps (15-20) = increased
endurance/toning
o Moderate resistance + Moderate reps (6-12) = increased hypertrophy/size
o High resistance + Low reps (4-8) = increased strength/power
Answers Graded A+
What does F.I.T.T stand for? (+definitions) -Frequency: number of days per week you
exercise
-Intensity: amount of physiological stress (overload) placed on the body
-Time: length of time actually performing exercise
-Type: The specific type of exercise to be performed
definition of threshold for health benefits The minimum level of exercise required to
achieve significant health benefits
What is the recommended frequency for cardiorespiratory endurance? Recommended 3-5
days per week
6 benefits of flexibility 1. Improved performance
2. Better posture
3. Prevents/relieves lower back pain
4. Energy boost
, 5. Decreases sleep disturbances
6. Increases emotional well-being
2 flexibility techniques 1. Dynamic stretching (fluid, controlled motion of joint through
full ROM, conducted prior to exercise (highly recommend), goals is to prepare body for exercise
(wake it/warm it up)
2. Static Stretching (slow lengthening of muscles, held for fixed periods, goal is to increase
flexibility and recover from exercise, best if done after workout or after dynamic stretching)
What is the recommended frequency for flexibility? 2-3 days per week, greater gains will
be attained if done daily (it is very difficult to overtrain with flexibility)
What is the recommended frequency for resistance training? At least 2-3 days per week
Re: resistance training now that... o Low resistance + High reps (15-20) = increased
endurance/toning
o Moderate resistance + Moderate reps (6-12) = increased hypertrophy/size
o High resistance + Low reps (4-8) = increased strength/power
