According to the exercise principle of balance, a workout should __________.A.address all components of fitnessB.focus on balance and coordinationC.target specific areas for improvementD.vary exercise activities over time
Why is it important to keep your back and neck straight while performing a hamstring stretch? A. You can't touch your toes with your neck and back bent. B. Arching the neck and back puts stress on the spine. C. Bending the back turns this into a spine stretch. D. The hamstring is only stretched when the back is straight. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
Which of the following processes does the body NOT use protein to perform? A. repairing muscles B. producing hormones C. making hemoglobin D. absorbing certain vitamins Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
Which of the following is TRUE concerning stretching techniques? A. Ballistic stretching exercises never involve bouncing. B. You should always stretch before warming up. C. Ballistic stretching exercises can be harmful if done incorrectly. D. Not all ballistic stretches require supervision. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
Which factor influencing flexibility is dependent upon individual behaviors? A. joint structure B. muscle and fat C. age D. gender Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
Minerals are inorganic substances that the body cannot produce on its own. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
Muscle mass can affect a person's flexibility.
According to the principle of overload you should __________. A. gradually increase the difficulty of a workout B. gradually decrease the difficulty of a workout C. engage in challenging exercise during workouts D. vary the exercises in a workout over time Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
Which of the following activities would NOT help increase flexibility?A.tai chiB.sunbathingC.playing basketballD.tennis
Which of the following BEST describes balanced stretching?A.stretching many groups of muscles throughout the bodyB.targeting a specific muscle group for stretchingC.balancing on one hand or foot during stretching exercisesD.stretching without bouncing
Stretching before and after a workout allows for __________. A.minimal sorenessB.maintained flexibilityC.notation of increased flexibilityD.all of the above
Which of the following is NOT an example of good static flexibility?A.doing and holding a splitB.running a mile in six minutesC.holding a ballet position for six minutesD.crossing your ankles behind your head
The hip flexor is predominantly a calf stretching exercise.
Fat in the body helps to protect vital organs.
Why are arm circles considered a dangerous stretching exercise?A.They are a ballistic stretching exercise.B.The stretch the shoulder muscles.C.They can injure the hip joints.D.They are a static stretching exercise.
Tightness of the muscles can clamp down on the sciatic nerve and result in lower back pain. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
Which of the following BEST distinguishes static from passive stretching?A.the time positions are heldB.the risk of injuryC.the need for a partnerD.the health benefits
Which of the following BEST represents the causes of stiff muscles?A.Stiff muscles only result from overwork.B.Stiff muscles only result from prolonged periods of inactivity.C.Stiff muscles result from both over- and underworking them.D.Stiff muscles are mostly the result of painful injuries.
Some stretching exercise can be harmful, even if performed correctly.
Which is the BEST statement about joint flexibility?A.It is constant for any joint type.B.It is constant within a family.C.It is consistent between an individual's joints.D.It varies from joint to joint.
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