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1
Which of the following is a benefit of muscular strength and endurance?
A)improved body composition
B)injury prevention
C)increased bone length
D)a and b
2
An adaptation of the body due to strength training that causes the size of individual muscle fibers to increase is known as:
A)atrophy
B)sarcopenia
C)hyperplasia
D)hypertrophy
3
Endurance activities, like jogging, that are primarily fueled by the aerobic system tend to primarily utilize which of the following types of muscle fibers?
A)fast-twitch fibers
B)hypertrophic fibers
C)slow-twitch fibers
D)myofibrils
4
Pushing on an immovable object is an example of which training regimen?
A)isotonic exercise
B)isometric exercise
C)isokinetic exercise
D)concentric exercise
5
During weight training, the muscle that contracts is known as the:
A)antagonist
B)agonist
C)eccentric
D)involuntary
6
According to the FITT principle, a complete weight training regimen should consist of about how many exercises?
A)3 - 4
B)5 - 6
C)7 - 8
D)8-10
7
To build strength rapidly, resistance (intensity) should be equivalent to about ________ of 1RM.
A)40%
B)60%
C)80%
D)100%
8
In weight training, a group of repetitions followed by a rest period is known as:
A)a spotter
B)intensity
C)a set
D)none of the above
9
Which of the following is an advantage of training with free weights as opposed to machine weights?
A)easier to change the resistance
B)spotters are not required
C)less likely to cause an injury
D)strengthens the body in ways more applicable to real life
10
Which of the following statements about dietary supplements is true?
A)A well balanced diet and training is adequate for most athletes and young adults.
B)Dietary supplements often outperform wholesome food and training
C)Supplements are regulated by the FDA as stringently as drugs.
D)Claims made supplement makers have been approved by the FDA.





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