Question 6
The changes in muscle size associated with long-term resistance training is most likely due to increases in _____.
- Muscle fiber cross-sectional diameter.
- Muscle fiber number.
- Connective tissue thickness.
- Hydration state of the muscle.
Question 7
Downhill walking/jogging/running is characterized by eccentric activation of which of the following muscle groups?
- Hamstrings
- Gastrocnemius
- Brachioradialis
- Quadriceps femoris
Question 8
What is the typical resting blood pressure response to long term aerobic exercise in a hypertensive individual?
- Both systolic and diastolic pressures will increase.
- Both systolic and diastolic pressures will decrease.
- Systolic will increase, while diastolic will remain unchanged.
- Systolic will decrease, while diastolic will remain unchanged.
Question 9
How does heart rate increase in relation to work rate and oxygen uptake during dynamic exercise?
- Exponentially
- Linearly
- Curvilinearly
- Inversely
Question 10
Which cardiovascular training approach, if repeated frequently, is most likely going to lead to overtraining?
- One intensive day followed by three easy days.
- One long day followed by three shorter duration days.
- Two consecutive intensive days, followed by one easy day.
- A medium intensive day followed by two easy days.