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Which energy system is primarily used for activities lasting 20 seconds to 2 minutes?
Which energy system is primarily used for activities lasting 20 seconds to 2 minutes?
- Phosphagen system
- Anaerobic system
- Lactic acid system (correct)
- Aerobic system
What is the primary fuel source for the phosphagen system?
What is the primary fuel source for the phosphagen system?
- ATP-CP (correct)
- Proteins
- Carbohydrates
- Fats
How often should cardiorespiratory exercise be done per week?
How often should cardiorespiratory exercise be done per week?
- 2-3 days per week
- 1-2 days per week
- 5-7 days per week (correct)
- 3-4 days per week
What type of exercise is recommended to improve flexibility?
What type of exercise is recommended to improve flexibility?
Why are dietary supplements sometimes necessary?
Why are dietary supplements sometimes necessary?
What type of fluid is recommended for endurance athletes?
What type of fluid is recommended for endurance athletes?
What is the term for the ability of muscles to contract repeatedly without becoming exhausted?
What is the term for the ability of muscles to contract repeatedly without becoming exhausted?
What is the term for muscle gain occurring when protein synthesis is greater than degradation?
What is the term for muscle gain occurring when protein synthesis is greater than degradation?
What is the term for the ability to perform large-muscle, dynamic exercise of moderate to high intensity for prolonged periods?
What is the term for the ability to perform large-muscle, dynamic exercise of moderate to high intensity for prolonged periods?
What is the term for the body temperature falling too low, characterized by shivering, disorientation, and slurred speech?
What is the term for the body temperature falling too low, characterized by shivering, disorientation, and slurred speech?
What is the term for the ability to maximize and maintain bone mass, improve posture, and reduce injury risk?
What is the term for the ability to maximize and maintain bone mass, improve posture, and reduce injury risk?
What is the term for the process of sweating without evaporation, leading to heat stroke?
What is the term for the process of sweating without evaporation, leading to heat stroke?
