Developing Muscular Strength and Endurance

Question 1

When using the max out method to determine muscular strength, you must first do a warm-up set and a complete set before attempting your one rep max.

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T

Question 2

What are the components of an effective weight-training program? A.conditioning, progression, generalization, overwork, balance, and recoveryB.overload, progression, specificity, regularity, recovery, balance, and varietyC.overwork, coordination, motivation, conditioning, regularity, and varietyD.consistency, progression, rest, regression, balance, and specificity

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B

Question 3

List each FITT principle and describe what they represent.

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Frequency: How often is the exercise completed? Intensity: How difficult is the exercise? Time: What is the duration of the exercise? Type: What kind of exercise is being completed, and how is it beneficial?

Question 4

Shawna is trying to figure out the best weight to increase her muscular strength. She has chosen a weight and can lift it two times. What should she do to get the BEST workout? A. decrease the amount of weight until she can do ten reps B. increase the amount of weight until she can do three reps C. decrease the amount of weight until she can do five reps D. increase the amount of weight until she can do one rep Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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C

Question 5

When attempting to use the maxing out method to assess muscular strength, you would need a calculator, chart, book, or online resource to complete the necessary calculations.

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F

Question 6

Discuss two ways to determine your muscular strength. Explain their advantages.

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Maxing out means to lift the heaviest weight possible for one repetition while maintaining proper form. The advantages of maxing out include it being easy and not requiring calculations or estimates. Determining one RM: One uses percentages of weights and reps to determine one RM, calculations or books, and online resources available. The advantages of this method include resources being available in books or online and having no worry of injury or miscalculation from selecting the wrong maximum weight on the trial.

Question 7

If asked to give your friend advice about a muscular fitness program, the most accurate response would be that __________. A. a well-designed muscular fitness program involves a daily commitment to lift weights B. the proper way to increase your muscular fitness is to work each muscle group one day a week with days of rest at the end of the week C. a well-designed muscular fitness program involves a commitment to training at least three times a week, allowing for days of rest in between D. the proper way to increase your muscular fitness is to work out every muscle each day of the week but to vary the activities Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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C

Question 8

Your friend does not think that it is necessary to follow the seven important elements of a weight-training program. Prepare an argument that will convince your friend of the seven elements' importance.

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Answers will vary greatly but should include the seven elements: overload, progression, specificity, regularity, recovery, balance, and variety. The answer should also include some advantages of using this method, such as increased muscular strength, prevention of injury, and prevention of boredom.

Question 9

Which suggested change would cause the greatest increase in the amount of overload in your weight-training workout? A. adding more weight and increasing the distance over which the weight is moved B. decreasing the weight and the speed at which the weight is moved C. changing the type of activity you are using to give you more variety in your workout D. keeping your current workout but dividing it up over five days instead of three Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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A

Question 10

The BEST weight to use for weight training in order to increase strength is one that __________. A. is challenging but still allows for proper form B. is heavy enough to quickly reach exhaustion C. is light enough to prevent injury D. fits comfortably into the palm of your hand Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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A

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