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After 8 weeks of training, how much can children expect to improve strength levels by?
After 8 weeks of training, how much can children expect to improve strength levels by?
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A review of recent literature suggests that untrained children can improve strength levels by an average of 30-40% after 8 weeks of progressive resistance training
A review of recent literature suggests that untrained children can improve strength levels by an average of 30-40% after 8 weeks of progressive resistance training
How many liters of water should sedentary men and women, respectively, consume daily.
How many liters of water should sedentary men and women, respectively, consume daily.
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It is recommended that sedentary men consume 3L and women 2.2L of water
It is recommended that sedentary men consume 3L and women 2.2L of water
What percent of calories consumed should be from lipids?
What percent of calories consumed should be from lipids?
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According to the Institute of Medicine, fat intake should contitute 20-35% of an adults total caloric intake
According to the Institute of Medicine, fat intake should contitute 20-35% of an adults total caloric intake
Stage training is a programming system that uses different heart training zones. How many stages does it include?
Stage training is a programming system that uses different heart training zones. How many stages does it include?
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Stage training involves a three-stage programming system that uses different heart training zones
Stage training involves a three-stage programming system that uses different heart training zones
In which stage of the stages of change model have people formed a change in their behavior for over six months?
In which stage of the stages of change model have people formed a change in their behavior for over six months?
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Maintenance is when a client has been consistently exercising regularly for over six months
Maintenance is when a client has been consistently exercising regularly for over six months
Marty exercised 12 times last month, and exercised the same number of times each week. What is Marty's weekly exercise frequency? (Assume 4 full weeks in a month)
Marty exercised 12 times last month, and exercised the same number of times each week. What is Marty's weekly exercise frequency? (Assume 4 full weeks in a month)
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If we assume that there are 4 weeks in a month and that Marty exercised the same number of times per week, we can calculate weekly frequency using 12/4=3 times/week
If we assume that there are 4 weeks in a month and that Marty exercised the same number of times per week, we can calculate weekly frequency using 12/4=3 times/week
It is recommended that adults should spend 150 minutes every week doing moderate-intensity aerobic exercise or minutes every week doing vigorous-intensity aerobic activity
It is recommended that adults should spend 150 minutes every week doing moderate-intensity aerobic exercise or minutes every week doing vigorous-intensity aerobic activity
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75 minutes of high intensity has been found to bring about the same benefits as 150 minutes of moderate intensity
75 minutes of high intensity has been found to bring about the same benefits as 150 minutes of moderate intensity
Which of these is not a benefit of a warm-up?
Which of these is not a benefit of a warm-up?
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Hypertrophy, the building of muscles, is not a goal of warm-up; a warm-up is used to increase heart rate and temperature to provide an effective transition into exercise
Hypertrophy, the building of muscles, is not a goal of warm-up; a warm-up is used to increase heart rate and temperature to provide an effective transition into exercise
Which of these muscle pairings can exhibit reciprocal inhibition and altered reciprocal inhibition?
Which of these muscle pairings can exhibit reciprocal inhibition and altered reciprocal inhibition?
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The bicep and triceps are the only agonist and antagonist pairings of muscles from the given options
The bicep and triceps are the only agonist and antagonist pairings of muscles from the given options
Which of these is not a main goal of plyometric training?
Which of these is not a main goal of plyometric training?
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Increasing maximal heart rate is not one of the main goals of plyometric training which mostly focuses on developing explosive and quick movement
Increasing maximal heart rate is not one of the main goals of plyometric training which mostly focuses on developing explosive and quick movement
What kind of stretching involves applying force to tender areas using implements such as a foam roll?
What kind of stretching involves applying force to tender areas using implements such as a foam roll?
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Self-myofascial release (SMR) stretching often uses implements such as a foam roller to apply force to tender and sore areas of the body
Self-myofascial release (SMR) stretching often uses implements such as a foam roller to apply force to tender and sore areas of the body
Which sensory receptor will sense a muscle being stretched?
Which sensory receptor will sense a muscle being stretched?
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Muscle spindles are sensory receptors that run parallel to muscle fibers, therefore they are sensitive to when the fibers contract and stretch
Muscle spindles are sensory receptors that run parallel to muscle fibers, therefore they are sensitive to when the fibers contract and stretch
What are the typical resting heart rates for men and women, respectively?
What are the typical resting heart rates for men and women, respectively?
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The average resting heart rate for women (75 beats per minute) tends to be a little higher than the average resting heart rate for men (70 beats per minute)
The average resting heart rate for women (75 beats per minute) tends to be a little higher than the average resting heart rate for men (70 beats per minute)
Which of the following are ways in which ATP can be produced? 1. ATP-PC system 2. Glycolysis 3. Oxidative system
Which of the following are ways in which ATP can be produced? 1. ATP-PC system 2. Glycolysis 3. Oxidative system
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All three processes can produce ATP
All three processes can produce ATP
Which of these components of physical fitness is the best predictor or morbidity and mortality?
Which of these components of physical fitness is the best predictor or morbidity and mortality?
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Cardiorespiratory fitness, the ability of the circulatory and respiratory systems to supply oxygen-rich blood, is highly related to morbidity and mortality
Cardiorespiratory fitness, the ability of the circulatory and respiratory systems to supply oxygen-rich blood, is highly related to morbidity and mortality
Testosterone and cortisol increase during what activity?
Testosterone and cortisol increase during what activity?
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The levels of both chemicals increase with exercise
The levels of both chemicals increase with exercise
Which word(s) best describes the body's frame which is comprised of bones and joints?
Which word(s) best describes the body's frame which is comprised of bones and joints?
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The skeletal system is the body's frame which is comprised of bones and joints
The skeletal system is the body's frame which is comprised of bones and joints
What is the name of the test in which a person assumes a push-up position with his/her hands on two pieces of tape about 36 inches apart and alternates touching their left hand to their right hand and vice versa?
What is the name of the test in which a person assumes a push-up position with his/her hands on two pieces of tape about 36 inches apart and alternates touching their left hand to their right hand and vice versa?
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The Davies test is commonly used to measure upper extremity agility and stabilization
The Davies test is commonly used to measure upper extremity agility and stabilization
Which of the four Ps of marketing is the communication of information regarding the good or service being sold?
Which of the four Ps of marketing is the communication of information regarding the good or service being sold?
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Promotion is the communication of information regarding the product
Promotion is the communication of information regarding the product
How many Americans do not experience at least 30 minutes of exercise on a regular basis?
How many Americans do not experience at least 30 minutes of exercise on a regular basis?
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It is estimated that over 75% of Americans do not partake in at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity on a regular basis
It is estimated that over 75% of Americans do not partake in at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity on a regular basis