During a straight-legged deadlift, which muscle(s) does MOST of the work as you extend the hip joint? correct answerHamstrings
Which of the following
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Which of the following would be a good warm-up for a healthy adult who is about to take a 3-mile run? correct answerLight walking, then jogging for 5 to 10 minutes
An improper cool-down may cause which of the following? correct answerBlood pooling in the legs
For a Type 1 diabetic, which of the following preexercise blood glucose levels is an indication to ingest a carbohydrate snack? correct answer65 mg/dL
Which principle can help reduce the risk of overtraining? correct answerPeriodization
A 36-year-old female client would like to start playing tennis on the weekends. She has a BMI of 32 and has led a very sedentary lifestyle. Which of the following exercise programs is most appropriate? correct answer30 minutes of walking per day, 5 days per week, at 40-59% of HRR
During the kneeling hip flexor stretch, where should the upper body be? correct answerLifted tall
Which of the following muscle actions controls the movement and maintains a constant speed throughout the range of motion? correct answerIsokinetic
Which group of muscles function to extend the hip joint? correct answerGluteus maxmimus and hamstrings
Which of the following statements is ideal for cueing a client as she performs a squat? correct answer"Be sure to push through your heels."
The saying "if in doubt, refer out" means: correct answerEP-Cs should refer clients to health care professionals in situations where they are unsure if a referral is needed.
Providing a client physical adjustment during a stretch supports what learning mode? correct answerKinesthetic
Psychological conditions that can be influenced by chronic stress include anxiety, insomnia, fatigue, and: correct answerDepression
Which of the following should be avoided in hypertensive clients? correct answerIsometric muscle contractions
Which of the following muscles is superior to the latissimus dorsi? correct answerLevator scapulae
The right and left atria act to provide support to their respective ventricles by: correct answerServing as a reservoir of blood that eventually moves into the ventricles.
Which of the following is MOST accurate regarding exercise testing and pregnant women? correct answerSubmaximal exercise testing is more appropriate, however rarely indicated.
To obtain the health benefits of aerobic exercise, individuals should accumulate at LEAST: correct answer75 minutes per week of vigorous-intensity exercise.
Before fitness testing and training, initial client assessment should include health issues, exercise history, and: corr [Show Less]