muscle fitness Flashcards
1
Q
isotonic contraction
A
the muscle contracts and changes length (gets shorter or longer)
2
Q
isometric contraction
A
involves no shortening or lengthening of the muscle
3
Q
eccentric contraction
A
the muscle lengthens under tension
4
Q
concentric contraction
A
the muscle shortens under tension (natural movement)
5
Q
strength training does not
A
keep you from gaining weight
6
Q
is not an advantage of strength training
A
increases consistency in actions like throwing a football
7
Q
epithelial
A
is not a type of muscle found in the body
8
Q
fast twitch muscles contract with more force than slow twitch muscles
A
true
9
Q
being muscle bound with increase your strength and flexibility
A
false
10
Q
increased muscular fitness is important because
A
it will improve your posture and appearance
