Gym Exercise Equipment

Hi everyone,
My current gym is getting a bit expensive, especially to commute since its so far away.So, I’ve been thinking of buying equipment to workout at home. I don’t have much space for bulky equipment so what would you recommend to include in my home gym? Also I’m working on a budget.
Thank you

Please select the correct answer from the options listed below.

1. What are the two important parts of physical fitness program? (1 point)

Skill-related and health-related
Physical-related and mental-related
Heart-related and skeletal-related
Cardio-related and strength-related

2. If your training program is focused on improving how well your heart and lungs work together to supply oxygen your body during exercise, what health related factor are you targeting? (1 point)

Coordination
Cardiovascular efficiency
Muscular strength
Agility

3. Body composition is best defined as: (1 point)

How much you weigh compared to your height
How much of your body consists of fat compared to lean muscle and bone
How much you weigh in pounds compared to your goal weight
How much endurance and balance your body is capable of

4. A ____________ resting heart rate indicates a strong, high level of cardiovascular health. (1 point)

High
Low
180 bpm
150 bpm

5. Which of the answers below best describes step tests. (1 point)

Step tests are used to determine flexibility
Step tests are used to determine your cardiovascular health, they need to be performed by a health professional
Step tests are used to determine muscular strength in your lower body, it is a test you can conduct yourself
Step tests can be performed without the assistance of a healthcare professional and do not require special equipment. They are used to determine cardiovascular fitness

6. Which statement below best describes the factors that should be considered before starting a new training program? (1 point)

Present fitness level, present health, medical history, and previous fitness programs
Weight training, endurance training, and cardiovascular work
Present fitness level, affordability, hiring a personal trainer, joining a gym
Present health, medical history, present fitness level and appropriate attire

7. Which of the following statements best describes the appropriate adjustments you can make to your workout based on your working heart rate. (1 point)

If your heart rate is too high, keep the level of your session constant. Do not increase your level of activity.
If your heart rate is too low, you should seek medical advise from your doctor.
Your working heart rate can never be too low for an effective workout. It is important that it is not too high, indicating your heart is overworking.
If your heart rate is too high, lower the level of the next session by lowering the intensity. If your heart rate is too low, increase the intensity.

8. ________________is the increase of frequency, intensity, or duration since the body adapts to training. (1 point)

Flexibility
Progression
Overload
Endurance

9. There are three important benefits to the warm up session: (1 point)

Flexibility is increased, the muscle is pushed to its full potential, and the chance of dizziness or fainting caused by the pooling of blood in the extremities is reduced
Aids in the dissipation of waste products, reduces the potential forDelayed Onset of Muscle Soreness, and increases the heart rate gradually
Flexibility is increased, the chance of dizziness or fainting caused by the pooling of blood in the extremities is reduced, and the heart rate is gradually increased
The heart rate is gradually increased from the resting pulse, the temperature within the muscles is increased, and the chance of muscle soreness and injury is reduced

10. During the ______________ you should gradually decrease the pace of exercise until your pulse rate lowers to at least 120 beats per minute. (1 point)

Warm up
Cool down
Massage
Peak

11. The goal of _____________________ as part of the cool down is to relax the muscles and improve their maximum range of motion. (1 point)

Easy breathing techniques
Static stretching
Light activity
Posing

12. ___________________, which involves holding a muscle at greater than resting lengths for 20 to 30 seconds, is the best way to improve flexibility. (1 point)

Callisthenic training
Weight training
Static stretching
Yoga and pilates

13. The term ________________ refers to the bending movement around a joint. (1 point)

Flexion
Endurance
Extension
Stretching

14. The straightening movement of muscles at a joint is referred to as ____________. (1 point)

Flexion
Endurance
Extension
Stretching

For questions 15-19, match the term with the correct phrase it corresponds to, by filling in the blank with the letter of the corresponding phrase.

Phrases

A. Stretching a muscle beyond its usual maximum extension
B. Each muscle must be stretched individually to improve flexibility
C. Slow, controlled movements through a full range of motion, best for warm up
D. Holding stretches for 20 seconds, best for cool down
E. Small but consistent increases in range of motion

15. Overload (1 point)

16. Progression (1 poi

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