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Which of the following is the BEST reason to rest muscle groups between workouts?

A
It allows the muscles to store more energy.
B
It allows you to focus on other muscle groups.
C
It allows the muscles time to heal.
D
It allows the muscles to properly overload.
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Which of the following BEST describes cardiovascular fitness?

A
the ability of the body to do prolonged work
B
the ability of the body to transport oxygenated blood efficiently
C
the ability of the body to quickly shed fat
D
the ability of the body to convert sugar into energy
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What effect does increased blood flow have on the body when performing exercises?

A
delivers more sugar to organs
B
delivers more energy to muscles
C
delivers more oxygen to the body
D
delivers more protein to muscles
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Which of the following is the most important reason to maintain a high level of cardiovascular health?

A
A higher level of fitness makes it easier to develop larger muscles.
B
A higher level of fitness makes you more attractive to other people.
C
A higher level of fitness allows you to live a longer, healthier life.
D
A higher level of fitness improves your IQ.
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An exercise program that lacks specific goals is failing what fitness principle?

A
specificity
B
progression
C
overload
D
none of the above
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Plyometrics can help a person maintain cardiorespiratory fitness.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following is NOT a reason why exercise routines should have clearly stated goals?

A
Goals allow for time to be spent more efficiently.
B
Goals can make sure individuals vary their exercises.
C
Goals can keep an individual motivated.
D
Goals allow individuals to track their progress against others.
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Specificity means an exercise program should have end goals that target specific areas.

A
T
B
F
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The muscular and cardiovascular systems can both be overloaded during exercise.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following is the BEST example of increasing the intensity of a workout?

A
running one mile further than normal
B
running one mile faster than normal
C
running one mile more every other workout
D
jogging for three miles

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