Exam 13: Exercise for Health and Fitness

When would be the BEST time for Jessica to perform stretching exercises to become more flexible?

The length of time you should spend on a workout depends on the

For which of the following injuries is it usually NOT necessary to consult a physician?

Muscular endurance is the

Lubricating fluid is spread through the joints during warm-up.

Larry started a fitness program about 8 weeks ago. He runs 2 miles every day and does some weight training. He likes to use weight machines and focuses on 1 or 2 muscle groups each day. He could initially do 6 repetitions of most exercises in his program, and he can now do 15-20. Larry likes the initial improvement in his energy level and appearance since starting the program. He has noticed that his work in construction seems a little easier, too. However, Larry doesn't think he is getting as much benefit out of his program now as he did at the start of his fitness program. -Larry isn't seeing as much improvement as he did initially because

Larry started a fitness program about 8 weeks ago. He runs 2 miles every day and does some weight training. He likes to use weight machines and focuses on 1 or 2 muscle groups each day. He could initially do 6 repetitions of most exercises in his program, and he can now do 15-20. Larry likes the initial improvement in his energy level and appearance since starting the program. He has noticed that his work in construction seems a little easier, too. However, Larry doesn't think he is getting as much benefit out of his program now as he did at the start of his fitness program. -Larry wants to increase his strength level further.Larry needs to

To develop cardiorespiratory endurance,you need to engage in continuous activity involving large muscle groups.

Which of the following statements about treating injuries with application of heat is FALSE?

Larry started a fitness program about 8 weeks ago. He runs 2 miles every day and does some weight training. He likes to use weight machines and focuses on 1 or 2 muscle groups each day. He could initially do 6 repetitions of most exercises in his program, and he can now do 15-20. Larry likes the initial improvement in his energy level and appearance since starting the program. He has noticed that his work in construction seems a little easier, too. However, Larry doesn't think he is getting as much benefit out of his program now as he did at the start of his fitness program. -All of the following can help Larry decrease his risk of injury EXCEPT

Increased muscle strength can help prevent low-back pain.

In which of the following situations should John get a medical examination before beginning an exercise program?

Regular physical activity is linked to all of the following EXCEPT

The American College of Sports Medicine guidelines for exercise programs include all of the following EXCEPT

Which one of the following statements about gender and strength training is TRUE?

Exercise frequency refers to

Which of the following activities will provide the MOST aerobic benefit for a beginning exerciser who has been sedentary until then?

Which of the following statements BEST describes the effect of endurance exercise on lipids?

Mohammed wants to minimize the risk of athletic injuries.Which of the following recommendations would NOT be appropriate?

Stretching exercises should be held for