Fitness & Exercise Quiz

Question 1

What does 'aerobic' exercise mean?

Accepted Answer

Exercise performed with adequate oxygen supply, sustained over time

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Exercise that builds muscle only

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Any exercise lasting under 2 minutes

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High-intensity interval training

Question 2

What is the largest muscle in the human body?

Accepted Answer

Gluteus maximus

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Bicep

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Quadriceps

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Latissimus dorsi

Question 3

What does 'DOMS' stand for in fitness?

Accepted Answer

Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

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Direct Output Muscle Strain

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Decreased Oxygen Metabolic Stress

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Dynamic Output Muscle Strength

Question 4

How many minutes of moderate aerobic activity do health guidelines recommend adults get per week?

Accepted Answer

150 minutes

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75 minutes

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100 minutes

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300 minutes

Question 5

What is 'resting heart rate' and what is considered a healthy range for adults?

Accepted Answer

Heart rate at rest — 60–100 bpm is normal

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Heart rate during exercise — 120–160 bpm is healthy

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Heart rate after exercise — under 80 bpm is healthy

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Maximum possible heart rate — 200 bpm is average

Question 6

What does 'BMR' stand for in fitness and nutrition?

Accepted Answer

Basal Metabolic Rate

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Body Mass Ratio

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Basic Muscle Recovery

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Body Movement Rate

Question 7

Which type of stretching involves moving a limb through its full range of motion before exercise?

Accepted Answer

Dynamic stretching

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Static stretching

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Ballistic stretching

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PNF stretching

Question 8

What is 'progressive overload' in strength training?

Accepted Answer

Gradually increasing the stress placed on the body to continue making gains

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Alternating between different exercises each session

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Exercising to exhaustion every session

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A type of high-intensity interval training

Question 9

What is the function of the hamstrings?

Accepted Answer

Flexing the knee and extending the hip

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Extending the knee

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Rotating the shoulder

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Stabilising the lower back only

Question 10

What does 'VO2 max' measure?

Accepted Answer

The maximum rate at which the body can consume oxygen during exercise

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Maximum weight a person can lift

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Lung capacity at rest

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Blood oxygen saturation level

Question 11

How long should a general warm-up last before exercise?

Accepted Answer

5–10 minutes

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1–2 minutes

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20–30 minutes

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It is not necessary

Question 12

Which mineral is lost most significantly through sweat during exercise?

Accepted Answer

Sodium

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Calcium

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Iron

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Potassium

Question 13

What is 'HIIT' in fitness?

Accepted Answer

High Intensity Interval Training

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Heavy Impact Isometric Training

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High Intensity Isometric Technique

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Hybrid Interval and Intensity Training

Question 14

What is the role of the core muscles?

Accepted Answer

To stabilise the spine and pelvis during movement

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Only to create visible abdominal definition

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To generate power in the arms

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To regulate breathing

Question 15

How much rest is generally recommended between strength training sessions for the same muscle group?

Accepted Answer

48 hours

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12 hours

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24 hours

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72 hours

Question 16

Which exercise is most effective for building overall upper body strength?

Accepted Answer

Pull-up

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Bicep curl

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Lateral raise

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Tricep pushdown

Question 17

What is 'active recovery'?

Accepted Answer

Low-intensity exercise performed on rest days to aid recovery

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Complete rest after intense exercise

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Stretching only on training days

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Taking ice baths after every workout

Question 18

What is the approximate maximum heart rate formula used for most adults?

Accepted Answer

220 minus your age

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200 minus your age

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180 plus your age

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250 divided by your age

Question 19

Which of these exercises is a compound movement?

Accepted Answer

Squat

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Bicep curl

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Leg extension

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Calf raise

Question 20

What does 'flexibility' refer to in fitness?

Accepted Answer

The range of motion available at a joint

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The ability to lift heavy weights

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Cardiovascular endurance

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Muscle strength under load