Fit and Well, for Life Chapter 5

Ace your homework & exams now with Quizwiz!

What is included in the core muscles?

Abdomen, pelvic floor, sides of the trunk, back, buttocks, hips, and pelvis

What is the focus of dynamic stretching?

Functionally based movements

Which structures absorb and disperse stress on the spine?

Intervertebral disks

According to The American College of Sports Medicine, how many days a week should one perform stretching exercises?

2 or 3

How many repetitions of a stretch are needed in each session to improve flexibility over time?

2 to 4

What are the two principal types of connective tissue in a muscle?

Elastin and collagen

What is one likely outcome of good flexibility?

Lower risk of sport injury

Which of the following is one factor that determines flexibility?

Soft tissue length

Which stretching technique do experts recommend for general fitness?

Static stretching

What is the most common site of back pain?

the lumbar area


Related study sets

NCLEX Review: Priority Concepts: Sexuality and Reproduction: Sexuality

View Set

Operations Management Exam 1 Multiple Chice

View Set

32: Drug Therapy for Fluid Volume Excess, Chapter 34: Drug Therapy for Fluid Volume Excess, Chapter 34: Drug Therapy for Fluid Volume Excess, 28: Drug Therapy for Hypertension, Prep U: Chapter 26=Drug Therapy for Hypertension, Prep U Chapter 26: Drug…

View Set

Econ 201 Thinkwell 1.2.4 Understanding the Slope of a Linear Function

View Set

Ch. 6 - Parties and Interest Groups

View Set

Psychology B: Humanistic Therapy Quiz

View Set

Algebra 1 - Assignment - More Than Two Unknowns

View Set