Safe Weight Training Answers

In weight training, "listen to your body" means to stop lifting if you feel bored or unmotivated.

Joseph is taking amphetamines to combat fatigue during his workout. This may not be a good idea because __________. A. amphetamines may cause liver and kidney damage if used for an extended period of time B. amphetamines may cause depression and fatigue after the effect wears off. C. amphetamines tend to increase blood viscosity and can cause fatal blood clots D. amphetamines tend to have a negative impact on the metabolic rate and will cause weight gain Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Feeling pain while lifting is a signal from your body that you are building muscle.

If you go to a nutrition store and buy a supplement, you can count on the fact that it is pure and safe because supplements are regulated, controlled, and inspected by the FDA.

When spotting an overhead press, the spotter would need to __________. A. keep his or her hands off the lifter and weights and make sure the lifter did not fall back B. keep his or her hands beneath the bar and watch the bar carefully C. hold the lifter under his or her shoulders and move with the lifter as the weight is lifted D. place his or her hands outside the lifter's hands and stand with a straight back Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

When spotting a dead lift, it is important to __________. A. move up and down as the lifter moves B. keep your hands on the bar at all times C. remember not to touch the lifter unless needed D. stay away from the lifter so they don't fall on you Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which types of lifts require spotters? A. dead lifts, bench presses, and squats B. curls, butterflies, and reversed rows C. overhead presses, flies, and curls D. lunges, curls, and squats Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Drugs like steroids are controlled substances. They are illegal and dangerous to take without a prescription. Some athletes take them to __________. A. prevent fatigue B. increase metabolism C. stimulate muscle growth D. prevent injury Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

If Cindy wanted to increase her endurance by taking supplements or drugs, she would be attempting to increase the __________. A. uptake of oxygen by red blood cells B. release of sugars in the blood stream C. uptake of carbohydrates by the body D. release of insulin in the body Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

In order to prevent injury during your weight-training session, it is necessary to __________. A. do performance testing prior to setting up your workout routine, stretch before and after each workout, get the proper amount of rest and nutrition, and modify your workout as needed B. have your friend check your workout to be sure it is well-designed, exercise only three days a week, and allow for adequate rest between workouts C. never change your workout routine, stretch before and after each workout, allow time to warm up and cool down, and adjust your form as needed D. use slow bouncing movements to warm up and stretch before each workout, follow a plan that includes proper sets and repetitions, adjust your workout and form as needed, and workout every day Please select the best answer from the choices provided.