UNIT 3: BENEFITS OF WEIGHTLIFTING

Which response below would not help you to live a healthy lifestyle?

• A. Eating the right amounts from the food groups daily

• B. Regular exercise

• C. Cookies, candy bars, chips, and a Coke

• D. Getting the right amount of sleep

Lifting weights correctly will strengthen your______________?

• A. Muscles

• B. Diet

• C. Medicine

• D. Prescription

The World Health Organization recommends that adults engage in muscle-strengthening activities at least

• A. At least once a week

• B. Every single day

• C. At least twice (two times) a week

• D. At least once a month

No matter how experienced you are at bench pressing, you should always have someone nearby to act as a what?

• A. Spotter

• B. Equipment

• C. Weightlifting Belt

• D. Coach

One benefit of lifting weights and strength training properly is______________.

• A. Toned muscles

• B. Increased flexibility

• C. Improved balance and coordination

• D. All of the above

• E. Only A and B

When lifting weights, it is important to keep in mind that the best way to get a toned body without getting too bulky is to _____________________________________.

• A. Lift heavy weights with fewer repetitions (reps).

• B. Lift lighter weights with a lower number of repetitions (reps).

• C. Lift heavy weights with a high number of repetitions (reps).

• D. Lift lighter weights with a higher number of repetitions (reps).

If your weightlifting goal is to build your muscles and bulk up, the best approach is to

• A. Lift heavy weights with fewer repetitions (reps).

• B. Lift lighter weights with a low number of repetitions (reps).

• C. Increase your cardiovascular fitness and do no weightlifting.

• D. Lift lighter weights with a higher number of repetitions (reps).

Benefits of weightlifting include all of the following except __________________?

• Increases bone density and reduces the risk of fractures.

• Muscle turns to fat too quickly if I stop and it’s too difficult to regain muscle once it’s gone.

• Weight control:

  As you gain muscle, your body begins to burn calories more easily, making it easier to control your weight.

• Strength training boosts energy levels and improves your mood.

A regular weightlifting regimen can boost your overall health in a number of ways including which of the following_________________________?

• A. Weightlifting will decrease your energy levels.

• B. You will develop an improved body image.

• C. Your body will begin to burn calories more efficiently.

• All of the above.

• B and C only

The number one priority in the weight room is always ____________________.

• safety.

• putting as much weight on the bar so you can lift as much as you can.

• using the weightlifting class as an opportunity to socialize.

• bulking up so you can get that "buff" look.