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Health

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Muscle tissue helps maintain healthy posture B generates heat needed to stabilize body temperature C return blood to the heart during activity
Muscular atrophy is the increase in the size of muscle fibers as a result of strength training. False
Strength training is any activity aimed at increasing the muscle's ability to generate force against a resistance. True
Although great for general fitness, walking is not sufficient for sustaining muscle mass. True
The overload principle refers to a systematic and progressive increase in the resistance given to the muscle. True
Muscular strength is defined as the ability of a muscle to exert: a single maximal effort against a resistance
When starting a weight training program, it is best to start with a heavy aggressive amount of weight. False
Most people have far more slow twitch muscle fiber than fast twitch. False
Which of the following is not a component of a sound strength training program? duration
The primary factor in loss of independent living status in the elderly is: loss of muscular strength
Strength training is any activity aimed at increasing the muscle's ability to generate force against a resistance. true
Muscular power involves the elements of both strength and speed. True
When using free weights a spotter is not necessary. False
Abdominal crunches, modified dips, and push-ups can all be used to measure: muscular endurance
There are about 350 muscles in the human body. False
A person with much muscle mass has a higher resting metabolism than someone with little muscle mass. True
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