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Fitness and Wellness
Exam 2 ch 5-7
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Nutrition
Undergraduate 1
04/01/2014

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Which of gthe following terms best describes increased muscle size?
Definition
Hypertrophy
Term
High-density lipoprotein is considered a bad cholesterol. T or F?
Definition
False
Term
The most effective method of increasing range of motion is
Definition
PNF Stretching
Term
Lean body mass consists of?
Definition
muscle, bone, connective tissue
Term
Which of the following is not a benefit of cardiorespiratory exercise?
Definition
Reduced HDL cholesterol
Term
When is the best time to stretch for increasing one's range of motion?
Definition
after the activity
Term
The ability of a muscle to maintain contractions or repeat submaximal contractions over time is called
Definition
Muscular endurance
Term
The typical duration of the glycolytic energy system working at maximal capacity is
Definition
1 to 2 minutes
Term
One should warm up for 3-5 minutes before stretching. T or F?
Definition
True
Term
Which type of strength training involves the least amount of external movement during exercise?
Definition
Isometric
Term
Which of the following is the best measure of cardiorespiratory fitness?
Definition
VO
Term
The average adult loses approximately ___ of muscle per year from age 30 to 65.
Definition
0.5 pound (.23 kg)
Term
Which of the following is not one of the primary muscle groups?
Definition
Quadriceps
Term
Cardiorespiratory exercise is ______ physical activity that has the capacity to raise the heart rate to a level at which an aerobic benefit can occur.
Definition
continuous
Term
Sit-ups and crunches are good exercises for trimming fat off the abdominals. T or F?
Definition
False
Term
High-Density lipoprotein is often referred to as "good cholesterol."
Definition
True
Term
Muscular strength is the ability of a muscle (group) to generate maximal, force, and muscular endurance is the ability of a muscle (group) to perform repeated maximal contractions. T or F?
Definition
True
Term
Excercising at or below 40 percent of maximum heart reate still provides sufficient cardiorespiratory stress to increase or maintain fitness and health in adults. T or F?
Definition
False
Term
Research suggests that exercise increases longevity. T or F?
Definition
True
Term
The methods described for evaluation cardiorespiratory enduance include all of the following exept
Definition
A 5K run
Term
Which physical ailment is most related to poor flexibility?
Definition
Lower-back pain
Term
Which of the following statements is not true of the phase 1 strength program?
Definition
you should do at least three sets of each exercise
Term
Vigorous nighttime exercise may improve sleep quality in young people. T or F?
Definition
True
Term
Which of the following is true of static stretching?
Definition
It involves slowly stretching and then holding that stretch.
Term
Which of the following is not one of the effects of weight training?
Definition
Increased immune function
Term
All stretches can be indirectly affected by breathing. T or F?
Definition
True
Term
The typical duration of the ATP energy system working at maximal capacity is?
Definition
10 seconds
Term
During phases I, II, and III, each of the major muscle groups is trained three times a week. T or F?
Definition
True
Term
Each of the three strength training phases should last for approximately ___ weeks.
Definition
3 to 4
Term
Which of the following is not one of the benefits of flexibility training?
Definition
Hypermobility of joints
Term
High levels of ____ create a positive enviroment for building muscle.
Definition
Testosterone
Term
Which of the following is not one of the widely accepted health standards regarding how much movement one should aim for?
Definition
60 minutes of exercise every two days
Term
Which of the foloowing is true of PNF?
Definition
It improves flexibility more than other techniques do and It involves stretching contracting, and relaxing muscles.
Term
A person with a high degree of muscular stength generally also has a high degreee of muscular endurance. T or F?
Definition
True
Term
Activites such as soccer, basketball, and water polo use the oxidative energy system exclusively. T of F?
Definition
False
Term
The three types of human muscle include all exept?
Definition
Striated Muscle
Term
Scientific studies suggest that aerobic exercise is just as effective psychotherapy for the treatment of depression. T or F?
Definition
True
Term
Which of the following is the best way to prevent, or even reverse, bone mmineral density loss?
Definition
Calcium supplements and strength training
Term
Bob is 30 years old, with a resting heart rate of 65. What is his estimated maximum heart rate?
Definition
190 bpm
Term
As a general rule, which of the following muscle groups should you train first?
Definition
Back
Term
Alex is 18 years old, with a resting heart rate of 60. After an evaluation, his physician recommended that his target heart rate be 65 to 85% of maximum. How many beats per minute should his upper target heart rate zone be?
Definition
170 bpm
Term
Scientific evidence clearly demonstrates that stretching helps reduce incidence of injury.
Definition
False
Term
List 5 factors that affect flexibility
Definition
Age, Sex, Temperature, Amount of Physical Activity, Joint Structure
Term
What does FITT stands for?
Definition

Frequency: How often you do the exercise. How often do you run? Everyday or just a couple times a week?

Intensity: How hard you do the exercise. How hard do you run? Is your heartrate at minmum or maximum?

Time: How long you do the exercise. This yould be how long do you run? Long distance or short-distance?

Type: What kind of exercise you do. This describes whether this exercise is going to increase cardio endurance. ex. Running

Term
List five components of fitness
Definition
  1. Body compostion
  2. Muscle Strength
  3. Cardio Endurance
  4. Flexibility
  5. Muscle Endurance
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