Dynamic and Static Exercises

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Match each exercise with its primary muscle group targeted:

Squats = Quadriceps and glutes Cobra Stretch = Back and core Shoulder Stretch = Deltoids and upper back Calf Stretch = Gastrocnemius and soleus

Match the type of exercise with its characteristic:

Dynamic Exercise = Involves movement Static Exercise = Involves holding a position Isometric Exercise = Involves muscle contraction without change in length Plyometric Exercise = Involves jumping activities

Match each stretch with its purpose or benefit:

Toe Touch = Increase hamstring flexibility Butterfly Stretch = Improve hip flexibility Samson Stretch = Improve upper body posture Side Stretch = Increase flexibility of the obliques

Match each exercise with its primary effect on the body:

Jumping Jacks = Increases heart rate Plank Walk Outs = Strengthens core muscles Leg Swings = Enhances hip mobility High Knees = Improves cardiovascular fitness Signup and view all the answers

Match each exercise with the joint it primarily targets:

Hip Rotation = Hip joint Knee to Chest = Knee joint Arm Circling = Shoulder joint One Leg Raise = Hip and knee joint Signup and view all the answers

Match each of the following exercises to the part of the body that it predominantly strengthens:

Butt Kicker = Hamstrings Cat/Cow Stretch = Spine Walk Lunges = Quadriceps, Glutes Cobra Stretch = Back Signup and view all the answers

Match the following exercises with their typical placement within a workout routine:

High Knees = Warm-up Squats = Strength Training Calf Stretch = Cool-down Plank Walk Outs = Core Strengthening Signup and view all the answers

Match the exercise with the specific type of flexibility it improves:

Leg Swings = Dynamic hip flexibility Quadriceps Stretch = Static quadriceps flexibility Arm Circling = Dynamic shoulder flexibility Toe Touch = Static hamstring flexibility Signup and view all the answers

Match each of the following cardio based exercise with an approximate calorie expenditure per 30 minutes for a 150 pound individual:

Jumping Jacks = 200-250 calories Butt Kickers = 150-200 calories High Knees = 200-250 calories Walk Lunges = 180-220 calories Signup and view all the answers

Match each of the following stretches with its biomechanical purpose:

Knee to Chest = Enhance hip flexion Side Stretch = Lengthen lateral trunk muscles Cat/Cow Stretch = Improve spinal mobility Samson Stretch = Open the chest and shoulders Signup and view all the answers

Match each of the static stretches to its correct description:

Quadriceps Stretch = Standing pulling foot towards the glutes Calf Stretch = Leaning against a wall Shoulder Stretch = Across the body arm pull Toe Touches = Bending down to touch your toes Signup and view all the answers

Associate each exercise with the fitness component it significantly enhances:

Plank Walk Outs = Core Stability Leg Swings = Flexibility Butt Kickers = Cardiovascular endurance Squats = Muscular strength Signup and view all the answers

Associate each exercise to the potential impact it poses:

Squats = Can reduce the risk of knee pain Calf Stretch = Can reduce shin splints High Knees = Can improve coordination Leg Swings = Can improve balance Signup and view all the answers

Match each exercise with its primary movement pattern:

Butt Kickers = Hip extension and flexion Leg Swings = Pendulum movement Plank Walk Outs = Crawling movement Squats = Up and down motion Signup and view all the answers

Match each stretch below with the corresponding anatomical structure it primarily affects:

Calf Stretch = Achilles Tendon Hamstring Stretch = Sciatic Nerve Side Stretch = Intercostal Muscles Shoulder Stretch = Rotator Cuff Signup and view all the answers

Match each exercise with its potential effects on metabolic health:

High Knees = Increase glucose metabolism Squats = Increase muscle mass Plank walk outs = Improve insulin sensitively Butt Kickers = Improve triglycerides level Signup and view all the answers

Match the following static stretches to their effect on posture:

Cobra Stretch = Improves spinal curvature Shoulder Stretch = Counteracts rounded shoulders Cat/Cow Stretch = Enhances spinal alignment Samson Stretch = Opens the chest Signup and view all the answers

Relate each exercise to the aspect of proprioception (body awareness) it enhances:

One Leg Raise = Balance awareness Butt Kickers = Limb coordination Walk Lunges = Spatial awareness High Knees = Rhythm awareness Signup and view all the answers

Match each of the following exercise with its effects on mental health:

Jumping Jacks = Increase alertness Calf Stretch = Reduce stress Squats = Improve body image Cat/Cow Stretch = Enhance relaxation Signup and view all the answers

Match that correct set with the most important tips for dynamic activities:

Squats = Keep hips and knees aligned Walk Lunges = Avoid knee going over toes High Knees = Swing arms to propel movement Arm Circling = Maintain controlled movements Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Squats

A dynamic exercise where you lower your hips from a standing position and then return to the original position.

Arm Circling

Involves rotating the arms in a circular motion around the shoulder joint.