29 Questions
Which type of exercise is characterized by a base of core strength, knee and hip dominant exercises, and pulling and pushing movements?
Resistance training
What type of movements are involved in knee dominant exercises in resistance training?
Lower body pushing movements
How can additional gains be stimulated in resistance training?
Adjusting the program variables like frequency, duration, and intensity
What is the purpose of resistance training?
To cause the muscles to contract against an external resistance for strength and tone
In resistance training, what does adjusting the program variables refer to?
Adjusting training frequency, duration, intensity, volume, and type
Which exercise can be considered a knee dominant exercise in resistance training?
Single-leg squats
According to the Overload Principle, what must the muscle do to improve?
Produce work at a level that is higher than its regular workload
What does the Recovery Principle emphasize in relation to muscle regeneration?
Time must be allowed for muscle regeneration and build
What is the main focus of the Specificity Principle?
Each form of activity produces different results
In resistance exercises, what does 'HIP DOMINANT' refer to?
Exercises primarily engaging the glutes and hamstrings
What does the FITT goal 'Intensity' refer to?
How hard the activity/exercise is
What is the main purpose of rest intervals in resistance training?
To provide recovery time for muscles
According to the American Heart Association, how is 'Frequency' defined?
The number of workouts/training sessions per week
What is the primary goal of resistance training?
Improving muscle strength, tone, mass, and/or endurance
In resistance training, what does the term 'knee dominant exercises' refer to?
Exercises involving movements that require bending or flexing the knees
What aspect of the resistance training program should be adjusted to further stimulate additional gains?
Training type in terms of exercise selections, sequence, and workout structures only
What kind of movements are involved in hip dominant exercises in resistance training?
Movements that target the glutes and hamstrings primarily
What does the Overload Principle emphasize in relation to muscle improvement?
Stimulating gradual increases in resistance over time
What is the main purpose of adjusting the program variables in resistance training?
To prevent plateaus in strength gains
What is the principle that states that the muscle must produce work at a level higher than its regular workload to improve?
Principle of Overload
Which organization emphasizes that the adaptation to physical activity occurs gradually and naturally, but time must be allowed for the muscle to regenerate and build?
None of the above
What type of exercises are separated into lower body, upper body, and the trunk (core) according to the text?
Functional exercises
Which training principle emphasizes that all gains due to exercise will be lost if one does not continue exercise?
Reversibility Principle
What does the FITT goal 'Type' refer to?
Kind of activity or exercise
What is the main focus of resistance training rest intervals?
Allowing for muscle regeneration
'Intensity' in resistance training refers to:
How hard the activity/exercise is
'HIP DOMINANT' in resistance exercises refers to exercises primarily targeting which area of the body?
Hips and glutes
'Frequency' in the context of FITT goals refers to:
How often the exercise is done
What type of exercises are characterized by a base of core strength, knee and hip dominant exercises, and pulling and pushing movements?
Functional exercises
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