True or False
A close grip bench press exercises primarily the trapezius and posterior deltoid
False - A close grip bench press exercise does not emphasize the posterior deltoid
A normal diastolic blood pressure is 120
False - A normal diastolic blood pressure is 80
Aerobic exercise is beneficial only for a warm up or cool down
False - Aerobic exercise is recommended for cardiovascular health
Anaerobic exercise is more advisable than aerobic exercise for weight loss and cardiovascular conditioning
False - Aerobic exercise keeps a higher exertion heart rate than anaerobic exercise
The average sedentary individual's resting heart rate is 105 beats per minute (bpm)
False - Average resting heart rate is between 60-90 beats per minute
High impact aerobics classes are a preferable method of weight loss for all ages
False - High impact exercises can be detrimental for adolescents and seniors
Tendons attach bone to bone
False - Ligaments attach bone to bone
Workouts emphasizing muscular strength and size should always last two hours or more
False - Overtraining can be caused by prolonged workout duration
Chronic overtraining injuries are always a result of inadequate nutrition
False - Overtraining injuries do not result from nutritional intake
Lifting with high repetitions and low weight is commonly used to build muscular size
False - Size building exercises generally use lower repetitions and higher weight
Ligaments attach muscle to bone
False - Tendons attach muscle to bone
A calf raise exercises primarily the rhomboids and soleus
False - The rhomboids are not involved in calf raises
Saturated fats are considered healthy dietary fats
False - saturated fats are considered less healthy than unsaturated fats
A squat exercises primarily the quadriceps, hamstrings and gluteal muscles
True
An endurance athlete's resting heart rate is usually lower than a sedentary individual's
True
An individual's maximum volume of oxygen consumption is referred to as his/her VO2 max
True
Carbohydrate loading is a nutritional strategy commonly used to improve athletic performance
True
Cardiovascular health involves the health of the heart and circulatory system
True
During a biceps curl, the triceps are the antagonist muscle group
True
Elliptical cross trainers are considered low impact cardiovascular and toning equipment
True
Endurance exercises utilize mostly slow twitch muscle fibers
True
Exercise programs should be changed regularly to avoid muscular development plateaus
True
Fast twitch muscle fibers are larger than slow twitch muscle fibers
True
Incorrect lifting form can cause muscular and/or joint injury
True
Proteins are composed of amino acids
True
Rest, ice, compression and elevation (RICE) are commonly used to treat minor muscular strains
True
Systolic blood pressure relates to pressure on the arteries when the heart beats
True
The target heart rate zone is the most beneficial heart rate range for aerobic exercise
True
Persistent fatigue can be a result of overtraining
Ture
An upright row exercises primarily the quadriceps and biceps
Upright rows do not involve the legs
