Core Training and Posture Quiz
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What is the primary focus of core training?

  • Enhancing flexibility in the back muscles
  • Strengthening the arms and legs
  • Improving cardiovascular endurance
  • Targeted strengthening of the core muscles (correct)

    • How are core exercises beneficial?

  • They only focus on developing arm strength
  • They train the core muscles to work independently
  • They have no impact on balance and steadiness
  • They lead to better balance and steadiness (correct)

    • What is posture defined as?

  • The relative position of the body and its parts at any moment (correct)
  • The arrangement of body parts while sleeping
  • The arrangement of body parts during exercise
  • The alignment of body parts during dancing

    • What occurs when faulty posture increases the stresses acting on the joints?

    <p>Increase in muscle tightness and weakness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are the lordotic curves found in the human body?

    <p>Cervical and lumbar regions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of core training?

    <p>To strengthen the core muscles for better balance and stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does posture refer to?

    <p>The position of the body and its body parts at any moment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What challenge did primitive man face when evolving to a standing position?

    <p>Increased pressure on the structures holding the trunk upright</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for symptoms of tightness and weakness on one side of the body being paired diagonally across the other side?

    <p>Cross syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are the kyphotic curves found in the human body?

    <p>Thoracic area and sacral area</p> Signup and view all the answers

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