Video Submission Q1 — Unit test Answers

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Which of the following is a myth about weight lifting?

Not everyone can become a bodybuilder through weight training.

Women who lift weights will develop large, bulky muscles.

People who weight train don't need protein supplements.

Spot training cannot help someone lose fat in a specific body area.

If you want to increase your muscular endurance, which workout would be BEST suited to help you reach your goals?

a workout that uses five sets of five reps and works out each specific muscle group three times a week, treating every other day as a rest day

a workout that works out each muscle group each day, using high weight and low repetitions

a workout that uses three sets of 15 repetitions and works each muscle group four times a week, treating every other day as a rest day

a workout that isolates one muscle group a day, using low weight and low repetitions

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During exercise, an individual's heart rate tends to increase steadily until __________.

the athletic activity is completed and the cool down begins

the individual begins to use advanced breathing techniques

a level of consistent intensity has been reached

none of the above

In the human body, the larynx is attached to the trachea.

The proper way to increase progression in weight training is to gradually increase the amount and type of stimulus applied to the muscle.

Which of the following BEST describes cardiovascular fitness?

the ability of the body to do prolonged work

the ability of the body to transport oxygenated blood efficiently

the ability of the body to quickly shed fat

the ability of the body to convert sugar into energy

What's the first step one should take when determining the amount of overload to include in an exercise program?

consulting the Internet for exercise plans

asking around at a local gym

assessing your current level of fitness

asking a health-conscious friend

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With age, muscles can become weaker. This is due to __________.

connections between nerves, which cause more pain and therefore less use

damage from everyday use and injuries that accumulate over time

disconnections between motor nerves and muscle fibers

difficulties that occur during muscle growth and repair

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