A regular strength-training program increases VO max.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 2Exercising ________ day(s) per week is sufcient to improve muscular endurance.
A) 3-5 B) 1-2 C) 2-3 D) 1
Q. 3The phase of a weight-training program in which most of the strength gains are realized is the ________ phase.
A) maintenance B) slow progression
C) recruitment D) starter
Q. 4Which phase of a muscular strength exercise prescription requires one workout per week?
A) The slow progression phase B) The initial conditioning phase
C) The maintenance phase D) The starter phase
Q. 5To improve muscular strength, a regimen of ________ for each exercise is generally recommended
A) 1 set of 3 reps B) 3 sets of 6 reps
C) 5 sets of 3 reps D) 2 sets of 3 reps
Q. 6What is the Valsalva maneuver?
A) moving a joint to the fullest extent of its range of motion
B) an isokinetic exercise controlled by a particular machine
C) a training term meaning an 10 increase in weights lifted
D) a dangerous form of holding your breath
Q. 7Of their total caloric intake, approximately what percentage of protein should athletes consume?
A) 15-20 B) 20-25 C) 10-15 D) 5-10
Q. 8When performing an exercise, increasing repetitions will increase the ________ of the exercise.
A) duration B) effectiveness C) frequency D) intensity
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