According to the principle of overload you should __________. A. gradually increase the difficulty of a workout B. gradually decrease the difficulty of a workout C. engage in challenging exercise during workouts D. vary the exercises in a workout over time Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
Ballistic stretching is dangerous and should NOT be performed.
What distinguishes the exercise principle of progression from that of overload?A.Progression requires that workouts get progressively more difficult, while overload does not.B.Progression deals with increasing fitness goals rather than the physical challenge of a workout.C.Progression concerns the overall fitness goals, while overload deals with the schedule of exercise activities.D.Progression and overload are actually the same fitness principle.
A lack of flexibility is a risk factor for athletic injuries.
Trunk rotation is the most common static flexibility assessment. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
What characterizes static stretching?A.having a partner hold limbs in a stretch positionB.assuming and holding a stretch positionC.bouncing while in a stretch positionD.using a tool or object to increase a stretch
Once a body is in top physical condition, the 24-hour recovery period after low-intensity exercise can be safely skipped.
Why are dynamic flexibility tests NOT used as often as static flexibility tests? A. Dynamic flexibility tests involve more subjective measurements. B. Static flexibility tests are less expensive to perform. C. Dynamic flexibility tests do not provide useful data. D. Static flexibility tests are more difficult to standardize. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
Which of the following BEST distinguishes static from passive stretching?A.the time positions are heldB.the risk of injuryC.the need for a partnerD.the health benefits
Which of the following activities BEST describes proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation? A. The stretch involves using an external object to increase muscle strength. B. The stretch involves using a partner to apply force against your contraction. C. The stretch involves bouncing to extend beyond the normal range of motion. D. The stretch involves performing slow, deliberate motions to reduce muscle tightness. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
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