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Variety is important for an exercise program because it __________.

improves muscle flexibility

reduces exercise effectiveness

alleviates boredom

improves the specificity of exercise

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What distinguishes the exercise principle of progression from that of overload?

Progression requires that workouts get progressively more difficult, while overload does not.

Progression deals with increasing fitness goals rather than the physical challenge of a workout.

Progression concerns the overall fitness goals, while overload deals with the schedule of exercise activities.

Progression and overload are actually the same fitness principle.

Why are dynamic flexibility tests NOT used as often as static flexibility tests?

Dynamic flexibility tests involve more subjective measurements.

Static flexibility tests are less expensive to perform.

Dynamic flexibility tests do not provide useful data.

Static flexibility tests are more difficult to standardize.

Trunk rotation is the most common static flexibility assessment. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Once a body is in top physical condition, the 24-hour recovery period after low-intensity exercise can be safely skipped.

Which of the following BEST distinguishes static from passive stretching?

the time positions are held

the risk of injury

the need for a partner

the health benefits

According to the principle of overload you should __________.

gradually increase the difficulty of a workout

gradually decrease the difficulty of a workout

engage in challenging exercise during workouts

vary the exercises in a workout over time

What characterizes static stretching?

having a partner hold limbs in a stretch position

assuming and holding a stretch position

bouncing while in a stretch position

using a tool or object to increase a stretch

Ballistic stretching is dangerous and should NOT be performed.

Which of the following BEST defines dynamic stretching?

Dynamic stretching features slow, deliberate, controlled motions useful for activity preparation and reducing muscle tightness.

Dynamic stretching features bouncing and swift motion useful for increasing range of motion.

Dynamic stretching features stationary stretching useful for increasing muscle power and elongating muscles.

Dynamic stretching features stationary stretching with a partner useful for increasing muscle potential.

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