1. According to the FITT princ
1. According to the FITT principle, a complete over-all fitnessprogram should consist of about how many strength-trainingexercises? a. 5 or 6 b.7 or 8 c. 8 or 10 |
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2. Possible signs of overtraining include which of thefollowing? a.chronic fatigue b.chronic muscle soreness c. all of the above |
Answer:
Answer for question 1: option C: 8-10
FITT stands for:
- Frequency: How often you exercise
- Intensity: How hard your workout will be
- Type: What kind of exercises you will do
- Time: How long your workout will last
Strength training FITT guidelines:
- Frequency: Aim for two times per week, with atleast one day of rest between strength training sessions. (Strengthtraining can be done on cardiovascular aerobic exercise, or“cardio,” days.)
- Intensity: Start with lower weights, workingup to the heaviest weight you can lift for the entire set; aim formuscle exhaustion, which occurs when it is not possible to do evenone more repetition with good form because the muscle is tootired.
- Time: Perform each strength training exercisefor 8 to 15 repetitions, which equals one set. Do 1 to 2 sets foreach muscle group (biceps, triceps, chest, back, quads, hamstrings,etc.).
- Type: lifting free weights, weight machines,sit-ups, push-ups, pull-ups, leg squats, leg lunges, etc.
A well rounded fitness routine includes cardiovascular exercise,strength training exercises, and flexibility exercises.
- Cardiovascular activities include walking, swimming, wateraerobics, jogging/running, cycling, stair-climbing, using anelliptical trainer, and taking aerobic classes.
- Strength training exercises consist of using free weights,weight machines, or doing callisthenic exercises such as push-upsor sit-ups. These exercises build strength and endurance in themuscles and joints.
- Flexibility exercises such as yoga and stretching keep musclesand joints flexible and improve joint range of motion.
Strength Training
- Perform a minimum of six-10 separate exercises that train themajor muscle groups (chest, shoulders, back, arms, abdomen, hips,and legs).
- Do one-three sets of each exercise. A set is a group ofrepetitions without stopping.
- Do 10-12 repetitions. Repetitions are the number of times youperform a specific exercise without stopping.
- Work out two to three days per week.
- Perform exercises through a full range of motion.
Answer for question 2: isoption C. All the above.
Signs of over training are:
- Persistent muscle soreness
- Elevated resting heart rate
- Increased susceptibility to infections
- Increased incidence of injuries
- Irritability
- Depression
- Loss of motivation
- Insomnia
- Decreased appetite
- Weight loss
- Excessive fatigue
- Metabolic imbalances