Developing Muscular Strength and Endurance Answers

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What are the components of an effective weight-training program?

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conditioning, progression, generalization, overwork, balance, and recovery
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overload, progression, specificity, regularity, recovery, balance, and variety
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overwork, coordination, motivation, conditioning, regularity, and variety
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consistency, progression, rest, regression, balance, and specificity
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List each FITT principle and describe what they represent.

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If asked to give your friend advice about a muscular fitness program, the most accurate response would be that __________.

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a well-designed muscular fitness program involves a daily commitment to lift weights
B
the proper way to increase your muscular fitness is to work each muscle group one day a week with days of rest at the end of the week
C
a well-designed muscular fitness program involves a commitment to training at least three times a week, allowing for days of rest in between
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the proper way to increase your muscular fitness is to work out every muscle each day of the week but to vary the activities
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Your friend does not think that it is necessary to follow the seven important elements of a weight-training program. Prepare an argument that will convince your friend of the seven elements' importance.

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When using the max out method to determine muscular strength, you must first do a warm-up set and a complete set before attempting your one rep max.

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The BEST weight to use for weight training in order to increase strength is one that __________.

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is challenging but still allows for proper form
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is heavy enough to quickly reach exhaustion
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is light enough to prevent injury
D
fits comfortably into the palm of your hand
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Which suggested change would cause the greatest increase in the amount of overload in your weight-training workout?

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adding more weight and increasing the distance over which the weight is moved
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decreasing the weight and the speed at which the weight is moved
C
changing the type of activity you are using to give you more variety in your workout
D
keeping your current workout but dividing it up over five days instead of three
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Shawna is trying to figure out the best weight to increase her muscular strength. She has chosen a weight and can lift it two times. What should she do to get the BEST workout?

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decrease the amount of weight until she can do ten reps
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increase the amount of weight until she can do three reps
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decrease the amount of weight until she can do five reps
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increase the amount of weight until she can do one rep
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When attempting to use the maxing out method to assess muscular strength, you would need a calculator, chart, book, or online resource to complete the necessary calculations.

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Discuss two ways to determine your muscular strength. Explain their advantages.

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