Gym: Weightlifting Packet UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
what are some of the physical benefits of lifting weights? - CORRECT ANSWER - define
overall fitness w/ a well muscled, defined and toned physique and increased skills
what are two erroneous ideas about weightlifting? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1) it's bad for
the heart; actually many patients with cardiac episodes lift weights 2) developes huge muscles;
actually very hard to build 1 pound of muscle
define strength - CORRECT ANSWER - how much weight can be lifted
define power - CORRECT ANSWER - how much weight can be lifted within a certain
time
define endurance - CORRECT ANSWER - how much weight can be repeatedly lifted
difference between weightlifting and body building - CORRECT ANSWER -
weightlifting: used to improve shape and physical condition, strength and endurance
bodybuilding: used to build up muscle size and symmetry instead of athletic ability
why is it important to warm up before weight training? - CORRECT ANSWER - warm
ups increase body temp to prepare for activity, helps muscles relax and contract and protects
joints and tendons from damage
why should you never do an exercise (ex: bench press) w/o a spotter? - CORRECT
ANSWER - so you don't drop the barbell and are in control of the weights at all times
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
what are some of the physical benefits of lifting weights? - CORRECT ANSWER - define
overall fitness w/ a well muscled, defined and toned physique and increased skills
what are two erroneous ideas about weightlifting? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1) it's bad for
the heart; actually many patients with cardiac episodes lift weights 2) developes huge muscles;
actually very hard to build 1 pound of muscle
define strength - CORRECT ANSWER - how much weight can be lifted
define power - CORRECT ANSWER - how much weight can be lifted within a certain
time
define endurance - CORRECT ANSWER - how much weight can be repeatedly lifted
difference between weightlifting and body building - CORRECT ANSWER -
weightlifting: used to improve shape and physical condition, strength and endurance
bodybuilding: used to build up muscle size and symmetry instead of athletic ability
why is it important to warm up before weight training? - CORRECT ANSWER - warm
ups increase body temp to prepare for activity, helps muscles relax and contract and protects
joints and tendons from damage
why should you never do an exercise (ex: bench press) w/o a spotter? - CORRECT
ANSWER - so you don't drop the barbell and are in control of the weights at all times
