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Which of the following statements about weight training is TRUE?

A
Weight training diminishes flexibility.
B
Elderly people should avoid lifting weights.
C
Weight training is harmful to adolescents.
D
Everyone can benefit from lifting weights.
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A well-designed weight-training program for men targets which of the following major body areas?

A
arms
B
back
C
abdominal
D
all of the above
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Why is it a myth that aerobic exercise is the only way to burn fat?

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Explain why not everyone can become a bodybuilder, even if they train hard enough.

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Explain why it is important for a well-designed weight-training program to develop all six areas of the body.

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During eccentric muscle contraction, the muscle __________.

A
gets longer as it contracts
B
gets shorter as it contracts
C
moves isometrically
D
does not change length
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Which of the following is a leg exercise?

A
lunges
B
lat pull-downs
C
upright rows
D
dips
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Females who lift weights are not going to develop large, bulky muscles because __________.

A
they have more muscle fibers than men
B
they have thicker muscle fibers than men
C
they have lower testosterone levels than men
D
all of the above
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Explain why isokinetic exercises cannot generally be performed by individuals at home.

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Explain how calisthenics can include both isometric and isotonic exercises.

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