Motivation and Mindset
Which phrases are true about overuse injuries?
- Skipping a cool-down can cause them. - They take rest to heal. - Tendonitis is one type.
Which statements are true about motivational success strategies?
- Strategies can prevent future set-backs. - Get your clothing and shoes ready ahead of time. - Look for positive solutions.
Which phrases are true about success strategies?
- They are even more effective if you work out with a partner. - They can help you overcome obstacles. - They can help create good habits.
Which phrases are true about ways to work through a plateau?
- Try a new sport. - Try adding weight lifting. - Cross train.
Which statements are true about writing down your goals?
- Writing down your goals is motivating. - Writing your goals helps you be more specific. - Writing goals helps clarify what results you are working towards.
Which strategies help build motivation?
- accepting your faults - seeing exercise as a treat - looking at your ultimate goal
Which factors are important when coming back from a break in exercise?
- modifying your exercise routine - testing your new ability level - setting new, realistic goals
Cross-training involves _____.
- playing a variety of sports for exercise - performing different types of cardiovascular exercise - performing a variety of resistance training exercises
Sandy has a realistic mindset about her weight loss if she _____.
- sets a goal that includes cardiovascular exercise - expects the weight lost to occur slowly over time - includes resistance training to help control her weight
Which factors influence your motivation the most?
- your mindset - viewing exercise as a lifelong process - setting reasonable goals
can occur if you do not modify your workout after a break.
A lack of motivation
A plateau is generally a permanent stage of exercise.
False
_____ can be a key motivator in helping you reach your exercise goals.
Focusing on your ultimate goal
If George begins an exercise program with realistic goals, while Tom has high goals that are unrealistic, what might you expect to happen?
George will probably be more motivated in the long-run.
Why is it important to set a series of short-term goals?
It ultimately helps you focus on your long-term goals.
Which statements are true about a correct mindset?
It will help with motivation. It's a lifelong process. Goal setting is helpful.
If Louise is not seeing any progress with her exercise goals, what might be the cause?
She is in a plateau.
Which of the following is an effective strategy to prevent an overuse injury?
Take time to cool-down after exercise.
is an inflammation of the connective tissue that attaches the muscles to the bones.
Tendonitis
Which sentences are true about restarting after a break?
The length of the break is important to consider. You probably will need to change your goals. You should take time to evaluate your new fitness level.
A discouraged person may not reach his or her short-term goals as quickly as a naturally motivated person.
True
A regular exercise routine is important even if you are physically fit.
True
Habits usually take about a month to develop.
True
If Jill wants to become more motivated to exercise, she should change the way she thinks about her exercise progress.
True
Overuse injuries occur because you are not giving your body enough time to recover from an activity.
True
Why is it so important to have a lifelong commitment to exercise?
You will lose strength and endurance once you stop exercising.
If Cathy gains weight on a trip, this is an example of _____.
a set-back
Feedback is _____.
a way to gain information about your exercise routine
When adjusting the intensity level of your workout, it is important to _____.
adjust it according to the type of exercise you are doing
If Bella makes sure her hand weights are available for her workout tomorrow, she is _____.
adjusting her environment
When do you need to rehabilitate a part of the body?
after an injury
If Joyce has tendonitis, she should _____.
avoid exercises with excess repetition
Why are overuse injuries particularly frustrating set-backs?
because they are caused by your exercise
The best way to know when to increase your exercise intensity is _____.
by self-monitoring
Motivation is best described as the _____.
desire to continue with your exercise
If Gertrude walks every day at 2:00pm, she is _____.
developing a habit
Michelle knows that her cardiovascular workout is too easy because she _____.
has too much energy left at the end of the workout
If Bert goes on vacation and misses regular exercise for three weeks, _____.
he should lower his exercise goals
Which is an example of a rehabilitation exercise?
holding your knees to your chest in a stretch
Jack feels that his workouts are too easy. He should _____.
increase the intensity of his exercise program
If Denay wants to move forward toward her goals despite set-backs, she is _____.
motivated
What type of set-back can occur because of exercise?
overuse injuries
When someone encourages you about exercise, that person is
part of your support system
Overuse injuries can be prevented by ____
participating in a variety of activities
An important part of motivation is a
positive mindset
Slowing down your exercise increases _____ intensity. Working at exhaling as you workout increases ______ intensity. Increasing the length of your workout increases _____ intensity. Adding to the amount of weight you use increases _____ intensity. Adding in wind sprints increases _____ intensity. Flexing and relaxing the muscle as you exercise increases _____ intensity.
resistance flexibility cardiovascular resistance cardiovascular flexibility
Working out after muscle fatigue is helpful for
resistance training
One strategy of a naturally motivated person is to _____.
see exercise as a personal reward
How Tyler mentally reacts toward himself when he swings and misses the ball, is called _____.
self-talk
If Angie decides to start an exercise program by walking one mile 3 days a week, she has _____.
set a reasonable goal
When you make up for lost exercise time by increasing your workout intensity very quickly, you may _____ .
tend to stop exercising
Muscle injury is most likely to occur when you have
unrealistic goals
If you're not naturally motivated, _____.
you can learn how to become more motivated
Whether or not you actually exercise each week is greatly influence by _____.
your mindset