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1

Some people are genetically lean.
A)True
B)False
2

Inadequate rest and sleep can lead to caloric imbalances.
A)True
B)False
3

Smoking decreases metabolic rate.
A)True
B)False
4

There is an inverse relationship between the amount of weight lifted and the number of repetitions done.
A)True
B)False
5

For strength training, when the resistance is high, the repetitions should also be high.
A)True
B)False
6

Recording progress is helpful in evaluating a weight lifting program.
A)True
B)False
7

Muscle hypertrophy refers to decreased muscle size.
A)True
B)False
8

Resistance training may play a role in reduction of cardiac risk factors.
A)True
B)False
9

High Calorie diets are always high in fat.
A)True
B)False
10

Circuit weight training that uses only high-resistance strength exercises can take the place of aerobic training.
A)True
B)False
11

Resistance training can increase bone mineral content.
A)True
B)False
12

Increased muscle mass will improve strength and power.
A)True
B)False
13

Resistance training programs may train all three of the human energy systems.
A)True
B)False
14

Stressing muscles beyond normal daily levels is the basis of the overload principle.
A)True
B)False
15

Learning to breathe properly will minimize the response of the Valsalva phenomenon.
A)True
B)False
16

Home-made weights can work as well as those in a health club or gym.
A)True
B)False
17

A resistance-training program should just focus on one major muscle group in the body.
A)True
B)False
18

For strength athletes involved in resistance training to increase muscle mass, current research suggests it may be prudent to consume a carbohydrate-protein mixture either before or after resistance exercise.
A)True
B)False
19

In resistance training, intensity refers to the number of times a specific exercise is done.
A)True
B)False
20

A body mass index (BMI) below 18.5 is considered as being underweight.
A)True
B)False
21

To train for muscular endurance, as contrasted to training for muscular strength and power, one would train using low resistance with high repetitions.
A)True
B)False
22

The pectoralis major is one of the major muscles involved in the typical bench press exercise.
A)True
B)False
23

A typical one-hour resistance-training workout burns more calories compared to a typical one-hour aerobics-training workout.
A)True
B)False
24

Research indicates that resistance training may confer some health benefits, such as prevention of osteoporosis and diabetes.
A)True
B)False
25

An additional 400 calories and 14 grams of protein appears to be a reasonable dietary approach to help gain one pound of lean body mass per week. Two ounces of very lean meat, such as fish, could provide the additional 14 grams of protein.
A)True
B)False





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