HKIN Chapter 10

Question 1

Benefits of recumbent bikes

Answer 1

-sit in relaxed positions
- greater stretch on hamstrings
good for back problems and poor balance

Question 2

Benefits of increasing incline on a treadmill

Answer 2

increased HR

Question 3

Low impact cardio machines

Answer 3

-eliptical
-stair climbers
-ski machine= low impact, weight bearing
rowing machines
bikes

Question 4

Examples of machines that may include a flywheel, a hydraulic piston, or wind resistance

Answer 4

Flywheel: ski machine, bike, elliptical, rowing machine

Wind resistance: bike

Question 5

Sauna Temperatures

Answer 5

180 F

Question 6

Form of ultraviolet light that causes skin aging and wrinkling

Answer 6

Tanning Beds- companies claim predisposition to cancer not the cause of exposure to UV-A

Question 7

Means of heat loss

Answer 7

sweating

Question 8

Layers of shoe soles

Answer 8

Three: thick sponge, midsole and rubber

Midsole cushions midfoot and toes
Rubber comes in contact with the ground.

Question 9

Purpose of heel counter

Answer 9

prevents ankle rolling side to side at heel strike

Question 10

Expensive exercise equipment

Answer 10

sales ploy: vibrating belts, shake fat/ muscle

Promoted as break up fat in order to make weight loss easier.

• Claim to improve muscle tone and posture
• Truth: damage connective tissue in joints and within muscles

Question 11

Benefits to wearing hats in the sun

Answer 11

block radiation heat energy from the sun- should be made of mesh fabric

Question 12

FDA stance on tanning beds/ sunlamps

Answer 12

Warns public that they are dangerous

Risk of skin cancer and premature aging