Which of the following is a leg exercise?
During eccentric muscle contraction, the muscle __________.
Explain how calisthenics can include both isometric and isotonic exercises.
Calisthenics can be isometric when you hold a position, such as a plank, without moving. They can be isotonic when you perform repeated movements, such as push-ups or squats, that make muscles shorten and lengthen.
Which of the following statements about weight training is TRUE?
Why is it a myth that aerobic exercise is the only way to burn fat?
Anaerobic activities such as weight lifting also burn fat and elevate metabolism.
Explain why isokinetic exercises cannot generally be performed by individuals at home.
Isokinetic exercises generally require specialized machines that keep movement at a controlled speed while adjusting resistance. Most people do not have this equipment at home, so they are usually done in a gym or rehabilitation setting.
Explain why not everyone can become a bodybuilder, even if they train hard enough.
People differ in genetics, hormone levels, body structure, and how their muscles respond to training. These factors affect how much muscle a person can build, so training hard cannot guarantee that everyone will develop the size or physique of a bodybuilder.
A well-designed weight-training program for men targets which of the following major body areas?
Explain why it is important for a well-designed weight-training program to develop all six areas of the body.
Developing all six body areas builds balanced, whole-body strength and fitness. If a program neglects some areas, muscle imbalances can develop, which may affect posture and movement and increase the risk of injury.
Females who lift weights are not going to develop large, bulky muscles because __________.
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