Calisthenics Overview
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What is the primary resistance used in calisthenics?

  • Resistance bands
  • Free weights
  • Weighted machines
  • Body weight (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of calisthenics mentioned in the text?

  • Improves muscle hypertrophy (correct)
  • Enhances flexibility
  • Promotes strength
  • Requires little or no equipment

How can calisthenics exercises be utilized?

  • Both as physique builders and warm-ups (correct)
  • Only for building physique
  • Only as warm-ups for other sports
  • Neither as physique builders nor warm-ups

Which of the following statements about the history of calisthenics is true?

<p>Calisthenics has its roots in ancient Greece, China, and India (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of calisthenics in terms of training location?

<p>Athletes can train anywhere without equipment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about the safety of calisthenics?

<p>Joints and ligaments are not overloaded, even as difficulty increases (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an advantage of calisthenics?

<p>Requires expensive coaching sessions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of movements are typically performed in calisthenics?

<p>Multi-joint, compound movements (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of calisthenics mentioned in the text?

<p>Enhances muscle definition (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of demands does calisthenics place on the cardiovascular system?

<p>Controllable, regular demands (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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