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The American College of Sports Medicine recommends a workout frequency of _______ per week to develop strength.

A) 2 to 3 days
B) 4 to 5 days
C) 1 to 2 days
D) 1 day

E) All of the above
F) None of the above

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The recommended amount of fluid to drink during heavy exercise is

A) 12 ounces for every 60 minutes of exercise.
B) 8 ounces for every 60 minutes of exercise.
C) 8 ounces for every 30 minutes of exercise.
D) 4 ounces for every 10 minutes of exercise.

E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Muscular strength is the amount of force a muscle produces with a single maximum effort.

Any person planning to begin a fitness program should first have a medical exam.

The best way to ensure consistency with an exercise program is to

In a weight training program for general fitness,do ______ repetitions of each exercise.

Describe the American College of Sports Medicine's recommendations for a formal exercise program to develop the health-related components of physical fitness.For each component,list the appropriate type of activity and the recommended intensity,frequency,and duration of activity.Outline a program that conforms to the recommendations.

The body's ability to respond or adapt to the demands and stress of physical effort denotes

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the effects of exercise on metabolism and body composition?

Stretching exercises should ideally be performed

Most people do not need to adopt a special diet when they begin a fitness program.

Carmen just began an exercise program that includes endurance training,strength training,and stretching exercises.List three immediate and five long-term benefits that Carmen can expect to experience as a result of her activity regimen.

To keep from losing gains in fitness,it is necessary to maintain intensity levels.

The length of time you should spend on a workout depends on the

Situation Larry started a fitness program about 8 weeks ago.He runs 2 miles every day and does some weight training.He likes to use weight machines and focuses on 1 or 2 muscle groups each day.He could initially do 6 repetitions of most exercises in his program,and he can now do 15-20.Larry likes the initial improvement in his energy level and appearance since starting the program.He has noticed that his work in construction seems a little easier,too.However,Larry doesn't think he is getting as much benefit out of his program now as he did at the start of his fitness program. -List and define the five health-related components of physical fitness.For each,briefly describe how an individual could increase her or his level of fitness in that component.

When would be the time Jessica should perform stretching exercises to possibly become more flexible?

Which of the following statements BEST describes the effect of endurance exercise on lipids?

Application of force with movement is called _______________ exercise.

Weight training with free weights represents which one of the following types of exercise?

Regular exercise may prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes.