Fitness & Exercise Science

Question 1

What is VO2 max?

Accepted Answer

Max rate of oxygen consumption during exercise

Question 2

Which type of exercise primarily improves cardiovascular endurance?

Accepted Answer

Aerobic exercise (e.g., running, swimming, cycling)

Question 3

What is muscle hypertrophy?

Accepted Answer

Increased muscle size from resistance training

Question 4

What does DOMS stand for?

Accepted Answer

Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

Question 5

What is the primary energy system used during short, intense bursts of activity (under 10 seconds)?

Accepted Answer

The phosphocreatine (ATP-PC) system

Question 6

How many days per week does the WHO recommend adults get moderate-intensity aerobic activity?

Accepted Answer

At least 150 minutes per week (about 5 days of 30 minutes)

Question 7

What is progressive overload?

Accepted Answer

Gradually increasing intensity over time

Question 8

Which muscle group is primarily targeted by squats?

Accepted Answer

Quadriceps, glutes, and hamstrings

Question 9

What is the recommended rest period between sets for building muscular strength?

Accepted Answer

2-5 minutes

Question 10

What does BMI stand for?

Accepted Answer

Body Mass Index

Question 11

What is the target heart rate zone for moderate-intensity exercise?

Accepted Answer

50-70% of maximum heart rate

Question 12

What is a compound exercise?

Accepted Answer

Multi-joint exercise working several muscles

Question 13

What is lactic acid's role during exercise?

Accepted Answer

Byproduct of anaerobic glycolysis causing fatigue

Question 14

What is the principle of specificity in training?

Accepted Answer

Adaptations are specific to the exercise type

Question 15

What is a repetition maximum (1RM)?

Accepted Answer

Max weight lifted for one complete repetition

Question 16

Which type of stretching is recommended before a workout?

Accepted Answer

Dynamic stretching with active movements

Question 17

What is the afterburn effect (EPOC)?

Accepted Answer

Increased calorie burn that continues post-exercise

Question 18

What is cross-training?

Accepted Answer

Mixing different exercise types in training

Question 19

What are fast-twitch muscle fibers primarily used for?

Accepted Answer

Short explosive bursts like sprinting and jumping

Question 20

What is a superset in weight training?

Accepted Answer

Two exercises back-to-back with no rest

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