Fitness for Life test

Question 1

any sustained exercise, as jogging, rowing, swimming, or cycling, that strengthen the heart and lungs, improving the body’s utilization of oxygen

Answer 1

Aerobic exercise

Question 2

physical activity, which instigates a metabolism that does not depend on oxygen; example weight lifting, sit-ups, knee-bends

Answer 2

anaerobic exercise

Question 3

the percentage of a person’s body that is not composed of water, muscle, bone, and vital organs

Answer 3

body fat

Question 4

refers to the two main components of the body: amount of fat mass (weight), and amount of fat-free mass (muscle, bone, skin, organs)

Answer 4

body composition

Question 5

the pressure of the blood against the walls of arteries or blood vessels

Answer 5

blood pressure

Question 6

a white crystalline substance found in various foods normally synthesized by the liver, its level in the bloodstream influences the development coronary artery disease

Answer 6

cholesterol

Question 7

high volume (repetitions), low resistance (weights) workout with short rest intervals

Answer 7

circuit training

Question 8

this occurs when the muscle shortens as it contracts

Answer 8

concentric contraction

Question 9

a period following strenuous physical activity in which stretching or milder exercise is performed to allow the body gradually to return to normal

Answer 9

Cool down

Question 10

controlled leg and arm swings that take you to the limits of your range of motion, without using bounces or jerking movements

Answer 10

dynamic stretching

Question 11

this occurs when the muscle lengthens

Answer 11

eccentric contraction

Question 12

the body’s ability to exercise with minimal fatigue

Answer 12

endurance

Question 13

number or frequency of which the heart beats per unit of time, usually expressed as beats per minute.

Answer 13

heart rate

Question 14

a workout or training session that involves repeated bouts of exercise, separated by short periods of rest

Answer 14

interval training

Question 15

this happen when there is tension on the muscle but no movement is made causing the length of the muscle to remain the same

Answer 15

isometric

Question 16

highest rate at which you can uptake oxygen for consumption by the body during exercise, and is considered an important measure of aerobic fitness

Answer 16

Maximal Oxygen Uptake (VO2max)

Question 17

the ability of a muscle or group of muscles to sustain repeated contractions against a resistance for an extended period of time

Answer 17

muscle endurance

Question 18

the amount of force that muscles can exert against some form of resistance in a single effort

Answer 18

muscle strength

Question 19

an abnormal accumulation of body fat; usually 20% or more over an individual’s ideal body weight, and is associated with increased risk of illness, coronary diseases, and diabetes

Answer 19

obesity

Question 20

placing a load on the body that is greater than what it is used to

Answer 20

overload principle

Question 21

a physical, behavioral, and emotional condition that occurs when the volume and intensity of an individual’s exercise exceeds their recovery capacity

Answer 21

over training

Question 22

training needs to have a gradual steady increase in the amounts and difficulty of an exercise, if no increase there will be little improvement

Answer 22

progression principle

Question 23

a term commonly used to refer to the movement of a joint from full flexion to full extension

Answer 23

range of motion

Question 24

normalization of physiological functions such as blood pressure, heart rate and muscle restoration; may include an active component such as a post-workout exercise and stretching

Answer 24

recovery

Question 25

to drink liquids to replace those lost during physical activity

Answer 25

rehydrate

Question 26

participation in activities with fitness equipment in a way that does not endanger yourself or others, such as reckless use of weight lifting apparatus

Answer 26

safety

Question 27

doing specific activities to build specific parts of fitness or muscles, such as doing curl ups for abdominal strength

Answer 27

Specificity Principle

Question 28

the process of applying tension to a muscle to theoretically add length to it, thus increasing the range of motion surrounding a joint, helping to reduce injury

Answer 28

static stretching

Question 29

refers to the amount of exercises performed in a workout, or the amount of weight being lifted, or the amount of reps and sets that you perform in that specific sequence of weight

Answer 29

volume

Question 30

activities which prepare the body for exercise and help reduce injury, usually consisting of a cardio (heart) exercise, and a muscle and stretching exercise

Answer 30

warm up

Question 31

the ability to use your joints through a wide range of motion

Answer 31

flexibility

Question 32

number of times your heart beats per minute

Answer 32

heart rate

Question 33

does cardio fitness improve ones balance?

Answer 33

not necessarily

Question 34

how much should cardio fitness beginners work out a week

Answer 34

5 days minimum

Question 35

what is the approximate resting heart rate for a high schooler

Answer 35

60 bpm

Question 36

what is the leading cause of death in the US

Answer 36

heart disease

Question 37

what is a good way to lose fat

Answer 37

mix endurance and weight training

Question 38

what are some excellent warm up activities

Answer 38

running, jumping rope, dynamic stretches

Question 39

what are some warm up benefits

Answer 39

reducing injury, increased blood flow, joint flexibility

Question 40

what's the best type of exercise for heart and lungs

Answer 40

cardio

Question 41

what are the five parts of health related fitness

Answer 41

cardiovascular, muscle strength, muscle endurance, circuit training, body fat, dynamic stretching

Question 42

ability to exercise your entire body for a long period

Answer 42

cardiovascular

Question 43

what does fitt stand for

Answer 43

frequency, intensity, time, type