Principles of Exercise Answers

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Which of the following statements BEST explains why the same exercise program might conform to the principle of overload for one person but not for another?

A
Different individuals have different levels of physical fitness.
B
Physical activity only leads to increased health benefits when it is above normal levels.
C
Bodies adapt to increased physical demands placed upon them.
D
The same exercise programs always conform to the principle of overload.
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What is overtraining?

A
overloading the muscles too often
B
progressing through exercises too quickly
C
muscles that aren't adapting quickly enough
D
when muscles start atrophying
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Which of the following statements BEST explains why the same exercise program might conform to the principle of overload for one person but not for another?

A
Different individuals have different levels of physical fitness.
B
Physical activity only leads to increased health benefits when it is above normal levels.
C
Bodies adapt to increased physical demands placed upon them.
D
The same exercise programs always conform to the principle of overload.
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Which of the following is NOT true concerning warm-up exercises?

A
They should be low-intensity.
B
They should get progressively more intense.
C
They should last 20 to 30 minutes.
D
They should increase heart rate, breathing, and temperature.
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An exercise program, if designed well, will be perfect for everyone.

A
T
B
F

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