Which statement below best describes the factors that should be considered before starting a new training program?
(1 point)
Responses
present fitness level, present health, medical history, and previous fitness programs
present fitness level, present health, medical history, and previous fitness programs
weight training, endurance training, and cardiovascular work
weight training, endurance training, and cardiovascular work
present fitness level, affordability, hiring a personal trainer, joining a gym
present fitness level, affordability, hiring a personal trainer, joining a gym
present health, medical history, present fitness level and appropriate attire
The first option, "present fitness level, present health, medical history, and previous fitness programs," is the correct one.
The correct answer is "frequency, intensity, and time."
The correct answer is "Increase the speed of a run, amount of weight lifted, or distance a muscle is stretched."
The correct answer is "Increase the length of time of each training session or increase the number of repetitions."
The correct answer is "120 beats per minute or less."
The correct answer is "Monitor your heart rate throughout the session. Gradually increase your working heart rate to reach the appropriate range and maintain it for 20 to 30 minutes."
The correct answer is "If your heart rate is too high, lower the level of the next session by lowering the intensity. If your heart rate is too low, increase the intensity."
What are the three ways that you can overload your body to improve your fitness level?
(1 point)
Responses
flexibility, strength, and endurance
flexibility, strength, and endurance
progression, specificity, and endurance
progression, specificity, and endurance
heavy weights, progression, and specificity
heavy weights, progression, and specificity
frequency, intensity, and time
Select the answer below that best describes how you can increase the intensity of your workout.
(1 point)
Responses
Exercise more often.
Exercise more often.
Increase the speed of a run, amount of weight lifted, or distance a muscle is stretched.
Increase the speed of a run, amount of weight lifted, or distance a muscle is stretched.
Increase the length of time of each training session.
Increase the length of time of each training session.
Increase the number of repetitions.
Select the answer below that best describes how you can increase the amount of time of your workout.
(1 point)
Responses
Exercise more often.
Exercise more often.
Increase the speed of a run, amount of weight lifted, or distance a muscle is stretched.
Increase the speed of a run, amount of weight lifted, or distance a muscle is stretched.
Increase the length of time of each training session or increase the number of repetitions.
Increase the length of time of each training session or increase the number of repetitions.
Hire a personal trainer.
In order for your workout to be safe and effective, be sure you do not exceed your maximum working heart rate and you recover at___________________.
(1 point)
Responses
100 beats per minute or less
100 beats per minute or less
150 beats per minute of less
150 beats per minute of less
120 beats per minute or less
120 beats per minute or less
80 beats per minute or less
80 beats per minute or less
Which of the following statements best describes the steps necessary to use your working heart rate to ensure a productive workout on a consistent basis?
(1 point)
Responses
Monitor your heart rate at the beginning and again at the end of your session. The difference in the two numbers indicates how effective your workout has been. Adjust accordingly for your next session.
Monitor your heart rate at the beginning and again at the end of your session. The difference in the two numbers indicates how effective your workout has been. Adjust accordingly for your next session.
Monitor your heart rate throughout the session. Quickly increase your working heart rate to reach the maximum range and maintain it for 10 to 20 minutes.
Monitor your heart rate throughout the session. Quickly increase your working heart rate to reach the maximum range and maintain it for 10 to 20 minutes.
Monitor your heart rate throughout the session. Increase your working heart rate to reach the maximum range and slowly decrease your level of activity to bring your heart rate back down to your resting rate.
Monitor your heart rate throughout the session. Increase your working heart rate to reach the maximum range and slowly decrease your level of activity to bring your heart rate back down to your resting rate.
Monitor your heart rate throughout the session. Gradually increase your working heart rate to reach the appropriate range and maintain it for 20 to 30 minutes.
Monitor your heart rate throughout the session. Gradually increase your working heart rate to reach the appropriate range and maintain it for 20 to 30 minutes.
Which of the following statements best describes the appropriate adjustments you can make to your workout based on your working heart rate.
(1 point)
Responses
If your heart rate is too high, keep the level of your session constant. Do not increase your level of activity.
If your heart rate is too high, keep the level of your session constant. Do not increase your level of activity.
If your heart rate is too low, you should seek medical advice from your doctor.
If your heart rate is too low, you should seek medical advice from your doctor.
Your working heart rate can never be too low for an effective workout. It is important that it is not too high, indicating your heart is overworking.
Your working heart rate can never be too low for an effective workout. It is important that it is not too high, indicating your heart is overworking.
If your heart rate is too high, lower the level of the next session by lowering the intensity. If your heart rate is too low, increase the intensity.