Exercise Safety for Online Classes

What are some proper warm-up techniques before exercising?

• Dynamic stretching, light cardio, activation exercises

• Eating a large meal, taking a nap, reading a book

• Drinking coffee, watching TV, checking phone

• Static stretching, heavy weightlifting, no warm-up

Why is hydration important during exercise?

• Hydration causes muscle cramps

• Hydration leads to dehydration

• Hydration slows down metabolism

• Hydration helps regulate body temperature, maintain blood volume, transport nutrients, and remove waste products.

How can overtraining injuries be prevented?

• Skip warm-up and cool-down

• Increase intensity drastically

• Ignore any pain or discomfort

• Ensure adequate rest, gradually increase intensity, listen to your body, warm-up and cool-down properly, maintain a balanced diet and hydration.

What are some stretching exercises that can help prevent injuries?

• Back stretches

• Wrist stretches

• Hamstring stretches, quadriceps stretches, calf stretches, shoulder stretches, hip flexor stretches

• Neck stretches

Why is it important to gradually increase the intensity of your workouts?

• To prevent injuries, allow the body to adapt and progress, and ensure sustainable long-term improvements in fitness.

• To show off to others at the gym

• To shock the body into rapid improvement

• Because it's more fun to go all out from the start

What are the signs of dehydration during exercise?

• Increased hunger, dry skin, headache, light yellow urine, increased performance

• Decreased thirst, wet mouth, energy, balance, clear urine, improved performance

• Increased thirst, dry mouth, fatigue, dizziness, dark yellow urine, decreased performance

• No thirst, moist mouth, alertness, balance, light yellow urine, enhanced performance

How often should you take breaks during a workout to prevent overtraining?

• Every 15-30 minutes

• Every 90-120 minutes

• Every 30-45 minutes

• Every 45-60 minutes

What is the difference between static and dynamic stretching?

• Static stretching involves holding a stretch position, while dynamic stretching involves moving parts of your body.

• Static stretching is more effective for improving flexibility than dynamic stretching.

• Static stretching involves bouncing movements, while dynamic stretching involves holding a stretch position.

• Static stretching is done before exercise, while dynamic stretching is done after exercise.

Why is it important to listen to your body during exercise?

• To exercise harder regardless of signals

• To push through pain

• To ignore any discomfort

• To prevent injuries, allow for proper recovery, and ensure optimal performance.

What role does proper footwear play in preventing exercise-related injuries?

• Proper footwear helps in maintaining proper alignment, absorbing shock, and preventing excessive stress on the feet and lower limbs.

• Using any type of footwear is equally effective in preventing injuries

• Wearing improper footwear can enhance performance during exercise

• Proper footwear has no impact on preventing exercise-related injuries