Fitness for life Exam 2.4

Question 1

Exercises that use muscle tension, but involves no movement.

Answer 1

Isometric

Question 2

Muscle shortens during movement against gravity or resistance is called an eccentric movement.

Answer 2

False, Muscle “shortings” during movement against gravity is called concentric actioin. Lenghthenings is called Eccentric.

Question 3

Fibers that contract slowly and generate little force, but are highly resistant to fatigue are called?

Answer 3

Slow twitch

Question 4

The larger the muscle, the _________ the force produced.

Answer 4

Greater

Question 5

Elite speed runners/sprinters will have more of which type of muscle fiber?

Answer 5

Fast Twitch

Question 6

The lower the resistance, the ________ the reps.

Answer 6

Higher

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a valid reason dependent on rate of improvement.

Answer 7

All beginners start from the same level

Question 8

When it comes to differences between males and females, there is a major difference in initial responses to strength training.

Answer 8

False, after long-term training, men show greater gains due to higher testosterone levels.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of strength training.

Answer 9

Creates muscle spasms that help increase strength

Question 10

In the starter phase of a strength training program, it is generally appropriate to exercise how many times per week?

Answer 10

2