Guillermo is most likely performing a plank. This exercise involves holding a position similar to the top of a push-up, engaging the core muscles for stability.
Guillermo is holding still for 20 seconds in a position that looks like the top of a push up in order to work his core muscles. Which exercise is he MOST likely performing?
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Responses
the bird dog
the bird dog
a bridge
a bridge
crunches
crunches
a plank
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Silvia is looking for a more complex core exercise. She wants to work her coordination and balance as she also works her abs and her back muscles. Which exercise BEST fits her needs?
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Responses
a bridge
a bridge
crunches
crunches
the bird dog
the bird dog
lunges
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Responses
a bridge
a bridge
crunches
crunches
the bird dog
the bird dog
lunges
The exercise that best fits Silvia's needs is the bird dog. This exercise involves balancing on one arm and the opposite leg, which helps improve coordination and balance while working the core, abs, and back muscles.
Jasmine is creating her personal fitness plan. What should she include to meet the weekly guidelines most commonly recommended for adults and teens?
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Responses
She should include 150 minutes of strength training activity.
She should include 150 minutes of strength training activity.
She should include 150 minutes of core training activity.
She should include 150 minutes of core training activity.
She should include 150 minutes of aerobic activity.
She should include 150 minutes of aerobic activity.
She should include 150 minutes of any type of activity.
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Responses
She should include 150 minutes of strength training activity.
She should include 150 minutes of strength training activity.
She should include 150 minutes of core training activity.
She should include 150 minutes of core training activity.
She should include 150 minutes of aerobic activity.
She should include 150 minutes of aerobic activity.
She should include 150 minutes of any type of activity.
Jasmine should include 150 minutes of aerobic activity to meet the weekly guidelines most commonly recommended for adults and teens. Additionally, it's also recommended to include muscle-strengthening activities on two or more days a week.
Bruno has been working on taking his general fitness goals and turning them into specific fitness training goals. Which of Bruno’s statements MOST accurately represents a specific fitness training goal?
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Responses
I want to run faster.
I want to run faster.
I want to lose weight.
I want to lose weight.
I want to be healthy.
I want to be healthy.
I want to move more.
I want to move more.
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Responses
I want to run faster.
I want to run faster.
I want to lose weight.
I want to lose weight.
I want to be healthy.
I want to be healthy.
I want to move more.
I want to move more.
The statement that most accurately represents a specific fitness training goal is "I want to run faster." This goal is specific compared to the others, which are more general and lack measurable criteria.
Sanvi is working on core training. Which body part is NOT considered part of her core?
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Responses
her abdomen
her abdomen
her lower back
her lower back
her glutes
her glutes
her pelvis
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Responses
her abdomen
her abdomen
her lower back
her lower back
her glutes
her glutes
her pelvis
All of the options provided (her abdomen, her lower back, her glutes, and her pelvis) are considered part of the core. However, if we are looking for which body part is least emphasized compared to the others in core training contexts, it might be her glutes. Typically, the core is primarily associated with the abdomen, lower back, and pelvis.
What is most likely TRUE about cardio fitness?
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Responses
It is the least essential element of most fitness plans.
It is the least essential element of most fitness plans.
It brings oxygen into the blood and requires people to breathe harder.
It brings oxygen into the blood and requires people to breathe harder.
It is recommended that adults get at least 50 minutes of it per week.
It is recommended that adults get at least 50 minutes of it per week.
It focuses on core strength by targeting the abdomen, back, and pelvis.
It focuses on core strength by targeting the abdomen, back, and pelvis.
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It is the least essential element of most fitness plans.
It is the least essential element of most fitness plans.
It brings oxygen into the blood and requires people to breathe harder.
It brings oxygen into the blood and requires people to breathe harder.
It is recommended that adults get at least 50 minutes of it per week.
It is recommended that adults get at least 50 minutes of it per week.
It focuses on core strength by targeting the abdomen, back, and pelvis.
It focuses on core strength by targeting the abdomen, back, and pelvis.
The statement that is most likely TRUE about cardio fitness is "It brings oxygen into the blood and requires people to breathe harder." Cardio fitness primarily involves activities that elevate the heart rate and increase breathing to supply oxygen to the muscles.