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Gettin' Ripped in Ripple - Fit Quiz - by Laura Minor
posted: Sept. 26, 2008

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Fit Quiz (Answers next issue)
Fit Quiz! Test what you do (and more importantly don't) know about fitness and exercise.
Being a Personal Trainer is a very interesting job for many reasons. I love the variety of clients I have, in terms of ethnicity, age, profession, ability and personal background. Another aspect of my clientele that has an enormous spectrum is the beliefs, personal theories and thoughts about exercise, fitness and wellness in general. This does not surprise me, however, due to the high levels of conflicting and contradictory information in the media and weight loss industry. First we are told to go "Fat Free", we are then told to go "Carb Free". We are told that 30 minutes of moderate exercise daily is the goal, and then it is increased to 60-90 minimum. How do we know who to believe since most of the falsehoods are in an attempt to sell a product? It is no wonder there is so much confusion and misinformation which has led to a society of MIS-FITS! I am here to help! I have no reason to tell you anything but the hard facts as I am not selling you anything! Test your own knowledge of fitness facts below and see where you fall in the wellness spectrum, and I will explain the correct answers in the next issue.
1. The ability to change rapidly the position of the entire body in space with accuracy is termed:
    A. coordination
    B. transfer
    C. agility
    D. balance
2. Which one of the following activities is an anaerobic activity?
    A. Weightlifting
    B. Walking
    C. Jogging
    D. Sleeping
3. If your goal is to burn fat while you exercise, what is the most important factor you should monitor?
    A. The amount of water you drink
    B. How much you sweat
    C. Your heart rate
    D. Your temperature
4. Why is it not recommended to lose more than 1-2 pounds per week?
    A. It isn't possible to lose more then 2 pounds in one week
    B. Losing weight in a slow, steady fashion can help you lose fat while preserving your lean muscle tissue
    C. Losing more than 2 pounds may strain your kidneys and liver function
    D. It's too boring to lose more than 2 pounds a week
5. During strength training, you might have heard that it's a bad idea to hold your breath. Why?
    A. Holding your breath during exertion can cause a rapid increase in blood pressure
    B. Your muscle cells become damaged when they don't receive oxygen during strength training
    C. It reduces the amount of weight you can lift
    D. It causes a drop in blood sugar
6. Which of the following is true when comparing muscle to fat?
    A. Muscle is denser and takes up less space than fat
    B. A pound of muscle weighs more than a pound of fat
    C. A pound of fat weighs more than a pound of muscle
    D. Fat will become muscle once you begin a comprehensive strength training program
7. How is Body Mass Index (BMI) calculated and what is it used for?
    A. BMI is calculated by multiplying weight (in kilograms) by height (in meters) and dividing by 220. It is used to assess ideal body weight
    B. BMI is calculated by multiplying body fat percentage by waist circumference. It is used to assess overweight and obesity
    C. BMI is calculated by dividing weight (in kilograms) by height (in meters, squared). It is used to assess overweight and obesity.
    D. BMI is calculated by dividing height by weight and multiplying by 100. It is used to diagnose obesity.



Laura Minor owner and operator of So.Be.Fit. Personal Training and Fitness studio located at 54th and the Monon. She is passionate about teaching others how to "FIT" exercise and physical activity into their daily lives, and have fun while doing so! Visit her website at www.sobefitindy.com or e-mail laura@BroadRippleGazette.com




laura@broadripplegazette.com
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