Final Exam Flashcards
(28 cards)
Myth #2
Sit-ups get rid of stomach fat
Myth #1
If you’re thin, you’re fit
Myth #3 (<3)
Weight lifting develops strong hearts
Myth #4
Sweat loss means weight loss
Myth #5
Aerobic exercise and jogging cause a woman’s breasts to sag
Myth #6 (throat to stomach)
Extra protein makes you stronger
Myth #7
A candy bar before exercise will give you fast energy
Myth #8
Go for the burn
Myth #9
Lifting weights gives women bulky muscles
Myth #10
A low resting heart rate means you’re fit
Myth #11
Electrical stimulation can reduce fat, increase tone, and build strength
Myth #12
Muscles turn to fat when you stop exercising
Myth #13
Cellulite is a unique type of fat
Myth #14
There is major physiological deterioration as we age
3 major factors that contribute to health:
- Regular aerobic exercise
- improved dietary habits
- positive mental attitude
5 points of fitness:
- Muscular strength
- Muscular endurance
- Body composition
- Flexibility
- Cardiovascular
What does ‘FITT’ stand for?
Frequency
Intensity
Time
Type
Basic
2-3 sets of 12-15 reps at 65-75%
Strength
3 sets of 4-6 reps at 80-90%
Endurance
1-2 sets of 20 reps at 50-60%
Continuous
Life to exhaustion at 70%, then 60, then 50. Lower weight and repeat
Pyramid
6 reps at 70%; 4 reps at 80%; 2 reps at 90%; and 1 rep at 100% then repeat the opposite way
Split
Work on upper body one day and lower body the next.
Aerobic
Life 20 reps at 40-60% with 30 seconds, alternate arms and legs. Begin with one set and work up to 3. Rest is taken while living from machine to machine