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Principles of Exercise Answers

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Every exercise regimen should include both a warm-up and a cool down.

A
T
B
F
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To be effective, an exercise program must be __________.

A
uniquely tailored to every person
B
maintained at a constant level of difficulty
C
applied generally to whole-body fitness
D
constantly increasing in difficulty
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Which of the following choices BEST describes the relationship between intensity and time in a successful exercise program?

A
as intensity increases, time should increase
B
as intensity decreases, time should decrease
C
as intensity increases, time should decrease
D
intensity and time should never change
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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.
5

According to the principle of overload, endurance is increased when muscles work for a longer period of time than usual.

A
T
B
F
6

Everyone should exercise with the same frequency.

A
T
B
F
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If a person does not have sufficient knowledge for designing an effective exercise program, it is likely this person will abandon it.

A
T
B
F
8

Increasing the intensity and duration of an exercise program too quickly can lead to injury.

A
T
B
F
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According to the principle of progression, exercise programs should gradually become more difficult over time.

A
T
B
F
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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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