Exam 7: Muscular Strength and Endurance

The strength training method using a muscle contraction that produces little or no movement, such as pushing or pulling against an immovable object, is referred to as:

An activity must be _____ to activate fast-twitch fibers.

During an eccentric muscle contraction:

The proportion of slow- and fast-twitch fibers:

Which of the following is a benefit of having strong core muscles?

Briefly describe the advantages and disadvantages of elastic-band resistive exercise.

As long as women are able to train as hard as men, women can achieve the same amount of muscle hypertrophy (size) as men.

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Pilates exercises are performed in a slow, controlled, and precise manner on a mat (floor) or specialized equipment to help increase strength and flexibility of deep postural muscles.

Muscular endurance is best tested using maximal exercise.

Which of the following should be kept in mind when designing a strength-training program?

An increase in the size of a cell is called:

Which of the following types of exercises benefit individuals with loose joints and low back pain the most?

Proper cardiorespiratory endurance contributes more to independent living than any other fitness component.

Lengthening of a muscle as it exerts resistive force is known as _____ resistance.

The maximal amount of resistance an individual is able to lift in a single effort is used to measure:

Which of the following is NOT true of the body core?

The Hand Grip Test is a(n) ________ test.

Which of the following principles implies that if a football player wishes to become stronger and faster, he will emphasize exercises that will develop leg strength and power?

What are some strength-training exercise safety guidelines?