Question 1

For people who need to prevent weight gain,lose weight,or maintain weight loss,30 minutes of physical activity per day may not be enough.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Application of force with movement is called _______________ exercise.

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A)  isometric
B)  isokinetic
C)  isotonic
D)  staticE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Which of the following statements about fluid balance during and after exercise is FALSE?

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A)  Drinking water before and during exercise is important.
B)  Thirst is a good indicator of how much you need to drink.
C)  Avoiding water during exercise can lead to dehydration.
D)  After a workout,you should restore body fluids before exercising again.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

To improve cardiorespiratory endurance during moderate-intensity activities such as walking or swimming slowly,you should exercise for at least

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A)  10 minutes,five times per week.
B)  15 minutes,four times per week.
C)  30 minutes,three times per week.
D)  45 minutes,three times per week.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Weight training with free weights represents which one of the following types of exercise?

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A)  aerobic
B)  ballistic
C)  isotonic
D)  isometricE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

Cross-training is the practice of engaging in more than one activity to improve a particular component of fitness.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Serious dehydration may cause all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  reduced blood volume.
B)  muscle cramps.
C)  increased heart rate.
D)  torn ligaments.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Endurance training can improve the function of the body's chemical systems.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Carmen just began an exercise program that includes endurance training,strength training,and stretching exercises.List three immediate and five long-term benefits that Carmen can expect to experience as a result of her activity regimen.

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Immediate benefits that Carmen can expec...

Question 10

The key to getting into shape without injury is

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A)  hard work.
B)  consistency.
C)  taking it easy.
D)  having fun.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

An appropriate exercise duration depends primarily on exercise frequency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Flexibility is best described as

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A)  the ability to move without pain during strenuous exercise.
B)  the ability of joints to move through their full range of motion.
C)  sustained motion without resistance.
D)  the ability to move rapidly during exercise.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Endurance exercise significantly increases

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A)  body fat.
B)  daily calorie expenditure.
C)  cancer risk.
D)  all of these.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

Many people have an easier time starting an exercise program than sticking with an exercise program over the long term.Describe five strategies that you could use to stick with a fitness program.You can suggest ideas to combat bad weather,changes in schedules and lifestyle,and boredom.

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1. Set specific, achievable goals: By se...

Question 15

An individual considering using dietary supplements or drugs to enhance performance should understand that

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A)  supplements can help change an untrained person into a fit person.
B)  anabolic steroids are a safe way to increase strength.
C)  supplements are usually inexpensive ways to build strength.
D)  the long-term effects of many supplements are unknown.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

Muscular strength is the amount of force a muscle produces with a single maximum effort.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

To improve muscular endurance,it is best to

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A)  use heavy resistance with few repetitions.
B)  use medium resistance with a medium number of repetitions.
C)  use light resistance with many repetitions.
D)  do resistance exercises no more than 3 days per week.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

All of the following are advantages of exercise machines compared to free weights,EXCEPT that machines

Accepted Answer

A)  are safer.
B)  don't require spotters to prevent injury.
C)  are better for improving functional movement.
D)  require less skill.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

To keep from losing gains in fitness,it is necessary to maintain intensity levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In a weight training program for general fitness,do ______ repetitions of each exercise.

Accepted Answer

A)  1-5
B)  8-12
C)  15-20
D)  25 or moreE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 13: Exercise for Health and Fitness

Flexibility is best described as

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An appropriate exercise duration depends primarily on exercise frequency.

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Endurance exercise significantly increases

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Cross-training is the practice of engaging in more than one activity to improve a particular component of fitness.

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Application of force with movement is called _______________ exercise.

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For people who need to prevent weight gain,lose weight,or maintain weight loss,30 minutes of physical activity per day may not be enough.

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Endurance training can improve the function of the body's chemical systems.

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Serious dehydration may cause all of the following EXCEPT

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To keep from losing gains in fitness,it is necessary to maintain intensity levels.

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Weight training with free weights represents which one of the following types of exercise?

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Which of the following statements about fluid balance during and after exercise is FALSE?

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All of the following are advantages of exercise machines compared to free weights,EXCEPT that machines

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Muscular strength is the amount of force a muscle produces with a single maximum effort.

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Many people have an easier time starting an exercise program than sticking with an exercise program over the long term.Describe five strategies that you could use to stick with a fitness program.You can suggest ideas to combat bad weather,changes in schedules and lifestyle,and boredom.

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To improve muscular endurance,it is best to

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