Strength Training and Its Benefits Quiz

What is resistance training?

• A form of exercise that focuses on stressing the cardiovascular system

• A method of exercise that targets flexibility and balance

• A modality of training that emphasizes muscle contraction in response to an external force

• A type of workout that only bodybuilders and athletes can do

How often does the American College of Sports Medicine recommend resistance training?

• Every day

• Two to three times per week

• Four to five times per week

• Once a week

What is the main difference between cardio and resistance training?

• Cardio focuses on muscle contractions, while resistance training stresses the cardiovascular system

• Cardio stresses the cardiovascular system, while resistance training emphasizes muscle contraction in response to an external force

• Cardio is for bodybuilders, while resistance training is for athletes

• Cardio improves bone mineral density, while resistance training increases resting metabolic rate

How does resistance training help in reducing body fat?

• By decreasing insulin sensitivity

• By decreasing resting metabolic rate

• By turning fat into muscle, which burns more calories at rest

• By increasing cholesterol levels

What is the 'use it or lose it' principle related to resistance training?

• If you use your muscles, you will lose them

• If you don't use your muscles, you will gain more muscle

• If you don't use your muscles, you will lose them

• If you use your muscles, you will gain more fat

How does resistance training help in increasing bone mineral density?

• By placing physical stress on the bones, causing them to become stronger

• By decreasing bone mineral density

• By increasing visceral fat

• By decreasing muscle mass

What is the recommended frequency for exercising all major muscle groups to combat type 2 diabetes?

• Once a week

• Every day

• Four to five times per week

• Two to three times per week

How does resistance training improve mental health?

• By decreasing self-esteem and cognitive ability

• By alleviating lower back pain and fibromyalgia

• By decreasing resting metabolic rate

• By increasing fatigue and anxiety

What is the main benefit of resistance training for aging individuals?

• Improving movement control and functional ability

• Increasing risk of type 2 diabetes

• Decreasing longevity of activities of daily life

• Decreasing resting metabolic rate

How can individuals get a personalized exercise routine at Valley Health Lifestyles?

• By following a typical routine provided in the presentation

• By signing up for an assessment at the fitness desk

• By increasing cholesterol levels

• By doing ab work every day