Topic Test- Muscular Fitness

When using the absolute method to assess muscular endurance, you should adjust the weight according to each individual's strength ability.

One reason the skeletal system is important is because __________. A. without the skeletal system, an individual would not have enough calcium to live B. the skeletal system creates the connective tissue and tendons that allow the body to move C. the skeletal system is solely responsible for housing the body's immune system D. the skeletal system is responsible for controlling functions of the entire body

Which workout schedule would be BEST suited for a weight-lifting workout that builds both strength and endurance? A. lifting weights four days a week with 2 to 4 repetitions B. lifting weights every day with 8 to 10 repetitions C. lifting weights three days a week with 12 to 20 repetitions D. lifting weights three days a week with 8 to 12 repetitions

What do barbell curls and dips have in common? A. They are both leg exercises. B. They both use free weights. C. Neither exercise is isotonic. D. They are both arm exercises.

All of the following statements concerning drugs and supplements are true EXCEPT: A. Many drugs and supplements are ineffective and expensive. B. Many supplements and drugs are frequently used to improve performance and appearance. C. Supplements and drugs both undergo stringent government testing. D. Supplements and drugs can both cause unwanted side effects.

Slow-twitch muscle fibers have a high resistance to fatigue.

Which of the following activities is most likely to improve muscular endurance? A. high jumping B. long distance running C. sprinting D. throwing a fast ball

When comparing the proper position for spotting different exercises, you can conclude that, in spotting any exercise, it is important to __________. A. stand with your feet together B. keep your hand on the bar C. keep your back upright D. Place your hand inside the lifter's hands

Martina wants to increase her strength in her lower and upper body to help her in her new waitressing job. Right now, Martina lifts weights once a week and includes exercises that work out all muscle groups. Which change in her workout would be BEST to help her meet her goals? A. making sure that she targets the groups in the upper body and works these groups out every day B. concentrating on the muscle groups that will strengthen only her arms and legs for her job and doing this workout every day C. working out her arms on Monday, her legs on Wednesday, and her stomach on Friday. D. making sure there is variety, at least 48 hours of rest for specific muscle groups, and that each target group gets a workout three times a week

Muscles make up more than _____ of a person's body mass. A. 10% B. 25% C. 40% D. 75%

It is important to allow a muscle group 48 hours to recover after targeted weight lifting.

When spotting a dead lift, it is important to __________. A. move up and down as the lifter moves B. keep your hands on the bar at all times C. remember not to touch the lifter unless needed D. stay away from the lifter so they don't fall on you

Which of the following is an example of improved functioning as related to the benefits of muscular strength and endurance training? A. having stronger bones B. easier to do household chores C. lower blood pressure D. larger lung capacity

Which types of lifts require spotters? A. dead lifts, bench presses, and squats B. curls, butterflies, and reversed rows C. overhead presses, flies, and curls D. lunges, curls, and squats

Why is spot training a myth? A. Exercise only burns fat in specific body regions. B. Weight training strengthens muscles but does not burn fat. C. The results of spot training are not consistent. D. Exercise cannot burn fat in a target body region.

Jackie noticed an increase in appetite after she started weight training. Since she did not change her eating habits, her body fat began to drop. Why did this happen? A. Weight training slows the metabolism in order to allow muscles to grow and repair. This causes fat loss. B. Even though Jackie says she did not change her eating habits, she must have consumed fewer calories, causing her weight to drop. C. When Jackie is exercising she does not have time to eat. This, combined with the calories burned during exercise, must have been enough to cause her body fat to drop. D. As muscle mass increases, so does metabolism. A higher metabolism burns more fat.

Strength training is beneficial because it decreases your risk of injury. Which statement BEST describes why this is true? A. Muscular fitness training can prevent or improve diabetes and sarcopenia. B. Muscular fitness training increases muscle mass, which increases your metabolism. C. Muscular fitness training strengthens tendons, ligaments, and cartilage. D. Muscular fitness training improves self-image and athletic performance.

What would be the most likely outcome if a young man were using anabolic steroids? A. He could go into insulin shock and die. B. He could have trouble with his blood sugar. C. He could develop fatigue or depression. D. He could develop breasts and high blood pressure.

Weight training requires that individuals add supplemental protein to their diet.

The rear deltoid row is a back exercise.

Why is it a myth that muscle turns into fat when someone stops working out? A. Muscle and fat are two different kinds of tissue. B. Muscle grows with physical inactivity. C. Fat converts into muscle but not vice versa. D. Only a small amount of muscle turns into fat.

When planning a workout for muscular endurance, you'll need fewer workouts to reach your goal if you do compound exercises.

If you had a 30-pound barbell at home and you wanted to compare your muscular endurance to your younger brother's, which method would be the BEST to use? A. absolute method B. maxing out C. prediction of 1 percent RM D. fixed percentage of 1 max RM

The peripheral nervous system is made up of the brain and spinal cord

In order to prevent injury during your weight-training session, it is necessary to __________. A. do performance testing prior to setting up your workout routine, stretch before and after each workout, get the proper amount of rest and nutrition, and modify your workout as needed B. have your friend check your workout to be sure it is well-designed, exercise only three days a week, and allow for adequate rest between workouts C. never change your workout routine, stretch before and after each workout, allow time to warm up and cool down, and adjust your form as needed D. use slow bouncing movements to warm up and stretch before each workout, follow a plan that includes proper sets and repetitions, adjust your workout and form as needed, and workout every day