Physical fitness unit 2 Quiz 2
Which of the following are flexibility exercises?
none of the above
Poor posture can cause
back pain
How does stretching help improve muscle scarring?
all the above
The sit-and-reach test tells you how ---- your muscles are.
flexible
What is the most obvious benefit of stretching?
increased range of motion
Your posture _____.
is improved with stretching exercises
Relaxation, as a result of stretching can _____.
lower your blood sugar levels
The actual cells that the muscles are made of are called _____.
muscle fibers
If you had a negative score on the sit-and-reach test, you _____.
should stretch your lower body more
1. develops physical fitness 2. how far in any direction a part of the body is able to move 3. where the actual movement of the muscle occur 4. removed from the muscles by increased blood flow 5. the way you hold your body when you sit or stand 6. ineffective veins in the body 7. the stomach and the back
1. exercise 2. range of motion 3. muscle myofibrils 4. lactic acid 5. posture 6. varicose veins 7. antagonistic muscles
What actually happens when you stretch?
Myofibrils extend to full length.
Select all that apply. Which of the following can result from poor circulation? (there are 3 btw)
tingling feet and legs cold feet leg muscle cramps
Myofibrils do the actual movement during exercise. True False
true
Stretching is considered exercise. true false
true
Before taking either flexibility test, you should _____.
warm up for 10 minutes