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What are five possible reasons for taking supplements or drugs as part of a workout regiment?

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Five possible reasons for taking supplements or drugs as part of a a workout regimen are to improve muscle growth, muscle recovery, workout intensity, muscle endurance, and weight control.

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Describe at least three measures that ensure safety and prevent injury during a workout.

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Answers will vary but should include three of the following ideas: follow prescribed sets and reps, allowing sufficient time for recovery in each muscle group, getting enough sleep, making sure to get proper nutrition, listening to your body, and knowing your limits.

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While carefully watching the lifter, the spotter stands with her feet together and her hands ready. In terms of safety, this could BEST be described as __________.

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poor technique because her feet should be positioned differently
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good technique because she is positioned properly
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poor technique because she does not have her hands on the weights
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good technique because she is standing still
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In order to prevent injury from weight training, before you begin an exercise program, it would be most important to __________.

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identify your goals
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perform muscular fitness testing
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decide when you will train
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identify the resources you have available
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During your workout, your spotter stands next to you and discusses the workout routine with a personal trainer. The trainer demonstrates a few exercises that you could add to your routine. This is __________.

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appropriate behavior because they are learning about how to make the workout better
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inappropriate behavior because they are no longer watching you all the time
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appropriate behavior because they remained in the gym for your workout
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inappropriate behavior because they should not be so close to you while you are trying to work out
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Compare and contrast drugs and supplements. Give two ways that they are similar and two ways that they are different.

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When lifting weights or spotting a weight lifter, the individual must always keep a straight back.

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What are five possible reasons for taking supplements or drugs as part of a workout regiment?

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In order to prevent injury from weight training, before you begin an exercise program, it would be most important to __________.

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identify your goals
B
perform muscular fitness testing
C
decide when you will train
D
identify the resources you have available
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The responsibilities of a spotter include assisting, motivating, critiquing, and planning.

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While carefully watching the lifter, the spotter stands with her feet together and her hands ready. In terms of safety, this could BEST be described as __________.

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poor technique because her feet should be positioned differently
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good technique because she is positioned properly
C
poor technique because she does not have her hands on the weights
D
good technique because she is standing still
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Both drugs and dietary supplements can cause serious medical problems if used incorrectly.

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Describe at least three measures that ensure safety and prevent injury during a workout.

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Sasha has been working out for a few months now. She has a schedule that requires her to go to the gym every day. Lately, she noticed that her blood pressure is up and she is feeling irritable. What action would benefit her the most?

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She should adjust her schedule so she has more time for her workouts.
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She should find a workout partner to help her through her workout.
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She should adjust her workout so she has days off to recover.
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She should change her workout to include more variety.

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