Exam 4: Muscular Strength and Endurance

Kicking your fins through the water while scuba diving at a depth of 40 feet requires the diver to apply a constant force whether kicking down or up. Scuba diving can be considered a(n) _____ exercise.

The agonist to the triceps is the:

Describe the two exercises listed below and specify which muscles are developed as a result: 1. air squats and 2. lunges.

Which of the following is an advantage of static exercises?

A(n) ___________________ muscle contraction occurs when the resistance is greater than the force applied by the muscle and the muscle lengthens as it contracts.

When you are ready to increase resistance for an exercise in a weight training program, about how much weight should you add if you are currently lifting 100 pounds?

Resistance or exercise bands are elastic strips or tubes of rubber material that are inexpensive, lightweight, and portable.

_________ are necessary when an maximal strength training exercise has potential for danger.

Which of the following is an example of a high intensive weight training program focused on building muscular strength?

Muscular strength is best defined as the:

A _____________________ is made up of a nerve and all the muscle fibres it is connected to.

Strength training helps prevent and manage both cardiovascular disease (CVD) and diabetes.

Most of the products sold and touted to improve performance have potential side effects that far outweigh any potential improvements in fitness.

A cool-down period after a weight training workout should include:

What is the most effective way to improve muscle size and strength?

Muscular endurance is usually assessed by counting the maximum number of repetitions of a muscular contraction a person can do.

The goal of many body builders is to obtain hypertrophy. What does that mean?

Which of the following is NOT a regulation set by the Natural Health Products Regulations?

Men are generally stronger than women because of genetics.

Define and describe static and dynamic exercise. Give one example for each.