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Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching can increase muscle power. (True or false?)

Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching can increase muscle power. (True or false?)

Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching can increase muscle power.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

haileyrasmussen   55   1 Reply

Elayyyna

Which cancer is specifically linked to a high BMI?

Which cancer is specifically linked to a high BMI?

Which cancer is specifically linked to a high BMI?
 
  A) Lung cancer B) Leukemia C) Kidney cancer D) Melanoma

jeanettedavis84   96   1 Reply

jvidaurri

Submaximal tests are typically used to assess fitness because they :

Submaximal tests are typically used to assess fitness because they :

Submaximal tests are typically used to assess fitness because they
 
  A) must be performed in a laboratory setting. B) are safer than maximal tests.
  C) require more expertise than maximal tests. D) are more accurate

lovingrace   50   1 Reply

beats51

The best time to stretch is just before a workout (True or false?)

The best time to stretch is just before a workout (True or false?)

The best time to stretch is just before a workout.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

nikkilynn933   43   1 Reply

Vecksa

Jake has gained 10 lbs in the past 5 years due to inactivity and is beginning to notice significant ...

Jake has gained 10 lbs in the past 5 years due to inactivity and is beginning to notice significant ...

Jake has gained 10 lbs in the past 5 years due to inactivity and is beginning to notice significant stiffness in his joints. His problem may be related to the fact that his weight gain has significantly increased his risk of
 
 

retard23   46   1 Reply

Seita

With training, you can typically improve your VO2 max by :

With training, you can typically improve your VO2 max by :

With training, you can typically improve your VO2 max by
 
  A) less than 5. B) more than 20. C) 5 to 10. D) 15 to 20.

GOOD2Know17   25   1 Reply

hetomlinson06

Stretching should always be done to the point of pain (True or false?)

Stretching should always be done to the point of pain (True or false?)

Stretching should always be done to the point of pain.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

ttteel   53   1 Reply

beats51

Which of the following decreases as the result of cardiorespiratory training?

Which of the following decreases as the result of cardiorespiratory training?

Which of the following decreases as the result of cardiorespiratory training?
 
  A) Maximal oxygen consumption B) Left ventricular volume
  C) Resting heart rate D) Fat use for energy in exercise

aleja98   46   1 Reply

danielmata99

The SMART guidelines are a helpful framework for setting goals to improve flexibility. (True or false?)

The SMART guidelines are a helpful framework for setting goals to improve flexibility. (True or false?)

The SMART guidelines are a helpful framework for setting goals to improve flexibility.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

mcke   49   1 Reply

gauze

Which of the following increases as the result of cardiorespiratory training?

Which of the following increases as the result of cardiorespiratory training?

Which of the following increases as the result of cardiorespiratory training?
 
  A) Lactic acid production B) Stroke volume
  C) Resting heart rate D) LDL cholesterol

Abisf   36   1 Reply

jajikim

Body type is a far more influential factor in determining flexibility than are genetics and ...

Body type is a far more influential factor in determining flexibility than are genetics and ...

Body type is a far more influential factor in determining flexibility than are genetics and training.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Argentina   46   1 Reply

analucia_reid

You are more likely to remain healthy throughout your life if :

You are more likely to remain healthy throughout your life if :

You are more likely to remain healthy throughout your life if
 
  A) you maintain a BMI of 18.
  B) you increase your waist size slightly as you age.
  C) your body's fat deposits tend to occur around the hips

hockeyguy9   28   1 Reply

Flamebrain920

With training, resting heart rate decreases. This is primarily the result of an increase in :

With training, resting heart rate decreases. This is primarily the result of an increase in :

With training, resting heart rate decreases. This is primarily the result of an increase in
 
  A) metabolic rate. B) diastolic blood pressure.
  C) triglycerides. D) stroke volume.

jcb7359   56   1 Reply

analucia_reid

Which of the following is a risk factor predisposing a person for overweight and obesity?

Which of the following is a risk factor predisposing a person for overweight and obesity?

Which of the following is a risk factor predisposing a person for overweight and obesity?
 
  A) Low education level B) Being an adult white female
  C) Living during prosperous economic times D) High income

Mpron   37   1 Reply

Tanzious02

Your body's maximal ability to use oxygen during exercise is known as :

Your body's maximal ability to use oxygen during exercise is known as :

Your body's maximal ability to use oxygen during exercise is known as
 
  A) stroke volume. B) maximal systolic pressure.
  C) VO2 max. D) cardiac output.

Jayfan25   76   1 Reply

jkost7

Men have greater hip flexibility than women (True or false?)

Men have greater hip flexibility than women (True or false?)

Men have greater hip flexibility than women.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Mirbek   38   1 Reply

heypeterman

Women have a tendency to burn fewer calories than men because of women's :

Women have a tendency to burn fewer calories than men because of women's :

Women have a tendency to burn fewer calories than men because of women's
 
  A) lower metabolic rates. B) lower level of activity.
  C) greater intake of high-fat foods. D) higher level of essential body fat.

analiseortiz56   27   1 Reply

yujenni16

The wave of blood that can be felt moving through the arteries when the heart contracts is the :

The wave of blood that can be felt moving through the arteries when the heart contracts is the :

The wave of blood that can be felt moving through the arteries when the heart contracts is the
 
  A) pulse. B) heart rate reserve.
  C) stroke volume. D) maximal heart rate.

retard23   28   1 Reply

Vecksa

As muscle temperature increases, flexibility decreases (True or false?)

As muscle temperature increases, flexibility decreases (True or false?)

As muscle temperature increases, flexibility decreases.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

nikkilynn933   51   1 Reply

KaysonMitchell

Which racial/ethnic group has the lowest percentage of overweight?

Which racial/ethnic group has the lowest percentage of overweight?

Which racial/ethnic group has the lowest percentage of overweight?
 
  A) Asian Americans B) African American females
  C) White males D) Hispanic females

malagonvarney   44   1 Reply

tru.alx

Cardiorespiratory fitness : (Multiple Choice)

Cardiorespiratory fitness : (Multiple Choice)

Cardiorespiratory fitness
 
  A) lowers metabolic rate.
  B) makes it more difficult to control body composition.
  C) improves self-esteem.
  D) reduces immune system function.

joker   45   1 Reply

heypeterman

To gain improvements in flexibility, the stretch reflex should be reduced. (True or false?)

To gain improvements in flexibility, the stretch reflex should be reduced. (True or false?)

To gain improvements in flexibility, the stretch reflex should be reduced.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Lauryn   49   1 Reply

ztboyce

What percentage of Americans engages in no exercise, sports, or other physical activity at all ...

What percentage of Americans engages in no exercise, sports, or other physical activity at all ...

What percentage of Americans engages in no exercise, sports, or other physical activity at all during their leisure time?
 
  A) 15 B) 20 C) 25 D) 35

Argentina   46   1 Reply

gauze

Aerobic exercise training has been shown to :

Aerobic exercise training has been shown to :

Aerobic exercise training has been shown to
 
  A) decrease metabolic rate. B) decrease brain volume.
  C) increase plasma. D) improve cognitive function.

aleja98   89   1 Reply

andreamorenct

Eighty percent of the resistance to movement around a joint is accounted for by the individual soft ...

Eighty percent of the resistance to movement around a joint is accounted for by the individual soft ...

Eighty percent of the resistance to movement around a joint is accounted for by the individual soft tissues.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Leahh3749   45   1 Reply

Vecksa

A lifestyle factor that influences weight includes :

A lifestyle factor that influences weight includes :

A lifestyle factor that influences weight includes
 
  A) exercise. B) metabolic rate.
  C) extensive advertising of food. D) awareness of satiety signals.

cillapris   61   1 Reply

lizziemjordan

A group of obesity-related risk factors associated with heart disease and type 2 diabetes is known ...

A group of obesity-related risk factors associated with heart disease and type 2 diabetes is known ...

A group of obesity-related risk factors associated with heart disease and type 2 diabetes is known as
 
  A) hereditary chronic disease risk. B) homeostasis.
  C) metabolic syndrome. D) sedentary risk.

hockeyguy9   50   1 Reply

lovely_rose_

Lack of flexibility can cause changes in posture (True or false?)

Lack of flexibility can cause changes in posture (True or false?)

Lack of flexibility can cause changes in posture.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

howardgiles112   46   1 Reply

holaholapiepie

The yellow-colored fluid portion of blood is which of the following?

The yellow-colored fluid portion of blood is which of the following?

The yellow-colored fluid portion of blood is which of the following?
 
  A) Lactic acid B) Hemoglobin C) Plasma D) Mitochondria

Lesley0479   31   1 Reply

jester1997!

Improved flexibility results in greater freedom of movement. (True or false?)

Improved flexibility results in greater freedom of movement. (True or false?)

Improved flexibility results in greater freedom of movement.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

hockeyguy9   26   1 Reply

Kaydince

Researchers at the Mayo Clinic found that lean people burn between 279 and 477 more calories daily ...

Researchers at the Mayo Clinic found that lean people burn between 279 and 477 more calories daily ...

Researchers at the Mayo Clinic found that lean people burn between 279 and 477 more calories daily than obese people do as a result of
 
  A) structured exercise. B) non-exercise activity.
  C) recreational activities.

Tzasqatch   35   1 Reply

jvidaurri

A protein that carries oxygen in red blood cells is which of the following?

A protein that carries oxygen in red blood cells is which of the following?

A protein that carries oxygen in red blood cells is which of the following?
 
  A) Hemoglobin B) Plasma C) Lactic acid D) Mitochondria

Lauryn   44   1 Reply

nena1107

When dealing with an episode of acute back pain, it is recommended that you :

When dealing with an episode of acute back pain, it is recommended that you :

When dealing with an episode of acute back pain, it is recommended that you
 
  A) get complete bed rest for 3-4 days.
  B) avoid activities.
  C) apply cold treatments for 2-3 days after an injury.
 

malagonvarney   49   1 Reply

Haileyian

Which lifestyle factor is related to weight gain?

Which lifestyle factor is related to weight gain?

Which lifestyle factor is related to weight gain?
 
  A) Drinking water with meals B) Getting less than 6 hours of sleep
  C) Smoking tobacco products D) Fidgeting at one's desk

jerhughes   59   1 Reply

heypeterman

The improvements in oxygen delivery seen with training are a result of a(n) :

The improvements in oxygen delivery seen with training are a result of a(n) :

The improvements in oxygen delivery seen with training are a result of a(n)
 
  A) increase in hemoglobin. B) increase in lung capacity.
  C) decrease in blood plasma. D) decrease in stroke volume.

Softball612   44   1 Reply

Kaydince

Muscles that are often weak in people who are sedentary or overweight are known as ________ muscles. ...

Muscles that are often weak in people who are sedentary or overweight are known as ________ muscles. ...

Muscles that are often weak in people who are sedentary or overweight are known as ________ muscles.
 
  A) trunk extensor B) hip extensor C) trunk flexor D) hip flexor

jco177   28   1 Reply

tru.alx

Dietary factors contributing to the incidence of obesity worldwide include :

Dietary factors contributing to the incidence of obesity worldwide include :

Dietary factors contributing to the incidence of obesity worldwide include
 
  A) high whole-grain consumption. B) low sugar consumption.
  C) low meat consumption. D) high fat consumption.

Leahh3749   47   1 Reply

heyou

Which of the following may occur as the result of cardiorespiratory training?

Which of the following may occur as the result of cardiorespiratory training?

Which of the following may occur as the result of cardiorespiratory training?
 
  A) Less efficient transfer and use of oxygen by muscles
  B) Improved oxygen delivery to muscles
  C) Decrease in the number of

yncr   71   1 Reply

Kaydince

Muscles that tend to be tight in most people because of extended sitting are known as ________ ...

Muscles that tend to be tight in most people because of extended sitting are known as ________ ...

Muscles that tend to be tight in most people because of extended sitting are known as ________ muscles.
 
  A) hip flexor B) hip extensor C) trunk extensor D) trunk flexor

Softball612   32   1 Reply

Seita

What major factor contributes to overconsumption of sweets, sodas and fruit drinks, alcoholic ...

What major factor contributes to overconsumption of sweets, sodas and fruit drinks, alcoholic ...

What major factor contributes to overconsumption of sweets, sodas and fruit drinks, alcoholic beverages, and salty snacks?
 
  A) Advertising B) High prices
  C) Genetics D) The high nutritional quality of these foods

darrellsia   38   1 Reply

heypeterman