1.Lean body tissue (muscle) is about what percent actual protein? 10-15 20-22 55-60 80-85
2. Our heart beats about ____ times every day. 1,000 5,000 20,000 100,000
3. Resting heart rate (the heart rate one takes upon awaking in the morning while staying in bed) varies with individuals. The resting heart rate for a not-so-fit person may be 70-100 bpm (beat per minute) and as low as ___ bpm for an elite marathon runner. 10-20 20-30 30-40 50-60
4. A good heart rate range during a cardiovascular exercise is what percent of the person's maximum heart rate if the person is just starting a program: 30-40 50-60 60-70 80-90
5. In general, peak bone mass occurs around the age of _____ years old. 10-20 20-30 30-40 40-50
6. True or false: Women's muscle tissues are intrinsically different from men's, and this is the reason why it is hard for women to build lean muscle mass. True False
7. True or false: In order for muscles to get bigger, it is best to train hard 5-6 times per week. True False
8. A good time to exercise is: Early in the morning Late afternoon After work All of the above
9. If you exercise to "burn" the fat from your dinner, when is the best time to get your cardiovascular workout? Right before the meal Right after the meal 3 hours before the meal 3 hours after the meal
10. True or false: If you want to increase muscle mass, you have to do 3 sets of 5-8 repetitions using heavy weights. True False
11. True or false: If you want to get muscle tone instead of muscle mass, you have to do 3 sets of 15 repetitions using light weights. True False
12. True or false: In order to prevent injuries, you must stretch before starting your workout. True False
13. Which is a correct statement for various results people get from the same workout: Nutritional habits Genetic makeup Stress from work, family demands or illness Lack or abundance of vitamins and minerals in the body All of the above
14. True or false: The best way to get fit is go to a gym where you can use Nautilus machines and other professional equipment. True False
15. True or false: Wait until you have time to exercise at least 3 times per week before beginning any fitness program. True False