Lifetime Sports and Fitness Quiz

Imagine you're painting a ceiling; which muscle group is primarily at work when lifting your arm to reach higher areas?

• Flexes the elbow joint

• Plantar flexes the foot

• Responsible for shoulder abduction and flexion

• Supports the upper body

Which exercise is most associated with the pectoralis major?

• Lateral raises

• Calf raises

• Bicep curls

• Bench press

During a workout, which muscle group does doing push-downs primarily target?

• Shoulders

• Front of upper arm

• Back of the upper arm

• Lower leg

When climbing stairs, which muscle group helps in pushing the body upwards?

• Extends the elbow joint

• Supports the upper body

• Plantar flexes the foot

• Primary muscle for chest movements

Imagine you're helping a friend move to a new apartment. After lifting several heavy boxes, which group of muscles feels most fatigued, indicating they support the upper body and aid in posture?

• Deltoids

• Pectoralis Major

• Biceps

• Back (Upper and Lower Back)

During a marathon, a runner feels a sharp pain in which muscle group?

• Front of the thigh.

• Abdomen and sides.

• Glutes

• Back of the thigh.

How does regular jogging in the park benefit your health primarily?

• Improves flexibility

• Increases muscle mass

• Improves cardiovascular health

• Decreases heart rate

Imagine you're planning a workout routine. What should be the target heart rate for moderate-intensity cardio exercises to ensure effectiveness?

• 30-40% of maximum heart rate

• 50-70% of maximum heart rate

• 70-85% of maximum heart rate

• 85-95% of maximum heart rate

John, a fitness enthusiast, wants to calculate his maximum heart rate for a workout. How should he estimate it?

• 220 plus age

• 200 minus age

• 220 minus age

• 180 minus age

John is planning to improve his cardiovascular health and is researching the recommended minimum duration of moderate-intensity cardio exercise per week. What should he aim for?

• 75 minutes

• 150 minutes

• 200 minutes

• 225 minutes