Gym Flashcards
(34 cards)
What is the calf muscle called?
Gastrocnemius.
What is the back thigh muscle?
Biceps Femoris.
What is the large muscle in the buttocks?
Gluteus Maximus.
What muscle is in the mid-back?
Latissimus Dorsi.
What is the back upper arm muscle?
Tricep Brachii.
What is the shoulder muscle called?
Deltoid.
Where is the Trapezius located?
Upper back/neck area.
What is the front thigh muscle?
Rectus Femoris (Quadriceps).
What are the muscles on the side of the abdomen?
Obliques.
What muscle is in the center of the abdomen?
Rectus Abdominis.
What muscle is at the front of the upper arm?
Biceps Brachii.
Where are the Pectorals located?
Chest.
What is dynamic stretching?
Stretching that involves movement (e.g., walking lunges).
What is static stretching?
Stretching while the body is at rest (e.g., touching toes).
What does Bioelectrical Impedance (BIA) measure?
Body composition.
What do Curl-ups and Push-ups test?
Muscular strength/endurance.
What does the Mile Run test measure?
Cardiovascular endurance.
What does Sit & Reach test measure?
Flexibility.
Why cool down?
Prevents fainting, soreness, and aids recovery.
What should a cool-down include?
Slow exercise to gradually decrease heart rate.
Why warm up?
Increases heart rate, loosens joints, boosts blood flow, prevents strain.
What should a warm-up include?
Slow, easy exercise and mild stretching (5–10 minutes).
How can you quickly measure heart rate during exercise?
Count heartbeats for 6 seconds, multiply by 10.
What are benefits of training in the target heart rate zone?
Lower resting heart rate and faster recovery.
