PATHFIT 1: QUIZ 3

What does exercise regression refer to?

• Decreasing the demand of an exercise

• Eliminating the exercise completely

• Maintaining the same level of difficulty

• Increasing the demand of an exercise

When is exercise regression appropriate?

• When fatigue increases

• When the exercise is too easy

• When a trainee is ready for advanced techniques

• When developing a new skill

What is the main goal of exercise progression?

• To eliminate the need for exercise

• To maintain a consistent workout routine

• To increase the demand incrementally

• To decrease the intensity of workouts

Which of the following is a characteristic of exercise regression?

• Higher frequency of workouts

• Heavier weights

• Slower speed

• More complex movements

What is a level-up for crunches?

• Add a jump at the top of the movement

• Increase the number of reps significantly

• Perform them on an unstable surface

• Add flutter kicks while crunching

Which exercise can be progressed by turning into a plank jack?

• Squats

• Wall Sit

• Crunches

• Plank

What is a characteristic of exercise progression?

• More rest between sets

• Lower volume of sets/reps

• Higher frequency of workouts

• Predictable movements

What should you do when a movement NO LONGER provides enough challenge?

• Switch to a completely different exercise

• Increase the difficulty through progression

• Reduce the number of repetitions

• Stop exercising

Which of the following is NOT a reason to proceed in exercise regression?

• Injury recovery

• Working with beginners

• When developing a skill

• When a trainee is overconfident

What is a level-up for squats?

• Add a jump at the top of the movement

• Perform them with lighter weights

• Decrease the number of repetitions

• Hold a plank position