Personal Fitness Ch.9+10 Test
The special type of striated tissue that forms the walls of the heart is called
Cardiac muscle
Correct grip placement
Depends on the specific exercise being done
Calisthenic exercises are usually associated with the improvement of athletic performance
False
Doing 10 bench presses followed by ten flat flys would be an example of multiple sets
False
If you work out at least once every week you will still see significant gains in your muscular fitness
False
If your training goal is fitness and toning, you should do more sets and reps than if your goal is developing strength
False
Intensity refers to the number of reps and sets you will do
False
Larger muscles will hinder athletic performance
False
Muscle growth is due to an increase in the number of muscles a person has.
False
Push ups, pull ups, and jumping jacks are examples of plyometric exercises
False
Quick, powerful movements that require the muscle to be prestretched just before a quick contraction are called calisthenic exercises
False
Stretching of a muscle is called a contraction
False
Working the large muscles is easier than working the small muscles
False
You should rest for at least five seconds between reps
False
What is being demonstrated when person A can properly lift 75 pounds for 15 reps and person B (of the same gender) can only do 10 reps with the same amount of weight?
Greater muscle endurance
The primary benefits of resistance training include
Improved metabolism
Which of the following exercises requires a spotter?
Incline bench press
You are trying to convince a friend to add some resistance training to her exercise regimen. What points would you use to convince her?
It can benefit your overall performance, prevents risks of injury, and prevents diseases such as osteoporosis.
It is better to work
Large muscle groups before small muscle groups
Relative muscular strength is the
Maximum force you are able to exert in relation to your body weight
Smooth muscles control
Movements of the internal organs
Examples of large muscle groups are
Muscles of the chest and upper legs
During an effective workout your muscles become
Overloaded
The continued systematic increase of muscle workload by the addition of more weight is called
Progressive resistance
A successful weight training workout consists of
Repetition, exercise, body area
A spotter should be sure that
The exercise area is clear of equipment
Beginners should work at 50-60% of their training load
True
In order for a muscle to contract, it must receive a signal from the brain, which is carried by the nerves.
True
No rest should be taken between reps, which are done in a controlled, continuous fashion.
True
Skeletal muscles account for 40% of your body weight
True
The increase of muscle mass is also called hypertrophy
True
The maximum force you are able to exert regardless of your size, age , or weight is called absolute muscular strength.
True
Which of the following steps does not help with setting goals?
Using proper techniques
Skeletal muscles are
Voluntary muscles
Resistance training is also called
Weight training
Resistance training involves
Weights