Basic Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of a warm-up in a group fitness class?
Answer: To gradually prepare the cardiovascular system and muscles for exercise
A warm-up gradually elevates heart rate and body temperature, increasing blood flow to muscles and reducing injury risk.
Which of the following is an example of an isotonic exercise?
Answer: Performing a bicep curl with a dumbbell
Isotonic exercises involve muscle contractions through a range of motion, such as bicep curls, producing joint movement.
In ACE's IFT Model, which component focuses on cardiorespiratory training?
Answer: Cardiorespiratory training phases 1–4
The ACE IFT Model's cardiorespiratory training component uses four phases progressing from aerobic base development to lactate threshold training.
What joint action occurs at the hip during the upward phase of a step-up exercise?
Answer: Hip extension
During the upward phase of a step-up, the hip extends as the glutes and hamstrings contract to raise the body.
A participant complains of sharp chest pain mid-class. What is the instructor's FIRST action?
Answer: Stop the class, have the participant sit, and call 911 immediately
Sharp chest pain is a cardiac emergency warning sign; the instructor must stop class, keep the participant still, and activate emergency medical services immediately.
Which of the following describes the 'FITT' principle?
Answer: Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type
The FITT principle stands for Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type — the four variables used to design effective exercise programs.
Which energy system is primarily used during a 45-minute low-to-moderate intensity aerobic class?
Answer: Oxidative (aerobic) system
Low-to-moderate intensity exercise lasting more than a few minutes relies predominantly on the oxidative aerobic system for ATP production.