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- 1 / 20
The name of the exercise "Jumping Jack" comes from what?
- Song
- Toy
- Sport
- Advertisement
Missourian Gen. John J. Pershing popularized the jumping jack exercise. The origin of the name of this exercise can be traced to wooden toys shaped like people (usually soldiers or jesters) that splayed their arms and legs when a string or stick was pulled. The toys were called “jumping jacks” or sometimes “dancing jacks.” Pershing animated the move using his own body and then used it as an official military exercise while he was instructing cadets at West Point. (It also helped that Pershing’s nickname was “Jack.”) The exercise caught on and is now a favorite activity for elementary school children across the nation. It was students at Pershing Elementary School in St. Joseph, Missouri who proposed that the jumping jack become Missouri’s official state exercise in 2014.
Source: Missouri Secretary of State
- 2 / 20
Which of these activities is a part of circuit training?
- Complex problem solving
- Endurance training
- Mind training
- Meditation
Circuit training is a form of body conditioning that involves endurance training, resistance training, high-intensity aerobics, and exercises performed in a circuit, similar to high-intensity interval training. It targets strength-building and muscular endurance. An exercise "circuit" is one completion of all set exercises in the program. When one circuit is completed, one begins the first exercise again for the next circuit.
Source: Wikipedia
- 3 / 20
Hatha, Yin, and Vinyasa Flow are types of what?
- Tai Chi
- Yoga
- Karate
- Pilates
Yoga (Sanskrit: योग, lit. 'yoke' or 'union' pronounced [joːɡɐ]) is a group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines that originated in ancient India and aim to control (yoke) and still the mind, recognizing a detached witness-consciousness untouched by the mind (Chitta) and mundane suffering (Duḥkha). There is a wide variety of schools of yoga, practices, and goals in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, and traditional and modern yoga is practiced worldwide. The most common yoga styles are Ashtanga yoga, Vinyasa flow, Bikram yoga, Kundalini yoga, Hatha yoga, and Yin yoga.
Source: Wikipedia
- 4 / 20
What branded fitness regimen was developed by Greg Glassman?
- CrossFit
- Yoga
- Pilates
- Tai Chi
CrossFit is a branded fitness regimen that involves constantly varied functional movements performed at high intensity. The method was developed by Greg Glassman, who founded CrossFit with Lauren Jenai in 2000, with CrossFit as its registered trademark. The company forms what has been described as the biggest fitness chain in the world, with around 12,000 affiliated gyms in over 150 countries as of 2022, under half of which are located in the United States.
Source: Wikipedia
- 5 / 20
Which of these exercise classifications has origins in rehabilitation?
- Martial exercises
- Ludic exercises
- Aerobic resistance
- Functional training
Functional training is a classification of exercise that involves training the body for the activities performed in daily life. Functional training has its origins in rehabilitation. Physical and occupational therapists and chiropractors often use this approach to retrain patients with movement disorders. Interventions are designed to incorporate task and context-specific practice in areas meaningful to each patient, with an overall goal of functional independence.
Source: Wikipedia
- 6 / 20
In which country does Tai Chi originate?
- China
- Japan
- Korea
- Thailand
Tai Chi, also known as Shadow Boxing, is one of the major branches of traditional martial arts from ancient China. The first known written reference to Tai Chi appeared in the Book of Changes over 3000 years ago during the Zhou Dynasty (1100-1221 BC). The essential principles of Tai Chi are based on the ancient Chinese philosophy of Taoism, which stresses the natural balance in all things and the need for living in spiritual and physical accord with the patterns of nature.
Source: Tai Chi for Health Institute
- 7 / 20
In which of these a loaded barbell is lifted to the level of the hips?
- Push-up
- Deadlift
- Abs
- Squat
The deadlift is a weight training exercise in which a loaded barbell or bar is lifted off the ground to the level of the hips, and torso perpendicular to the floor, before being placed back on the ground. It is one of the three powerlifting exercises, along with the squat and bench press, as well as a frequent lift in strongman. Two styles of deadlift are commonly used in competition settings: the conventional deadlift and the sumo deadlift.
Source: Wikipedia
- 8 / 20
What did Joseph Pilates call his method?
- Mindfulness
- Contrology
- Functional
- Balasana
Pilates is a type of mind-body exercise developed in the early 20th century by German physical trainer Joseph Pilates, after whom it was named. Pilates called his method "Contrology". It is practiced worldwide, especially in developed countries such as Australia, Canada, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Pilates uses a combination of around 50 repetitive exercises to spur muscle exertion.
Source: Wikipedia
- 9 / 20
In which of these exercises a person lowers the hip and then stands up?
- Hammer curl
- Bicep curl
- Squat
- Planks
A squat is a strength exercise in which the trainee lowers their hips from a standing position and then stands back up. During the descent, the hip and knee joints flex while the ankle joint dorsiflexes; conversely the hip and knee joints extend and the ankle joint plantarflexes when standing up. Squats also help the hip muscles. Squats are considered a vital exercise for increasing the strength and size of the lower body muscles as well as developing core strength.
Source: Wikipedia
- 10 / 20
What training protocol alternates explosive exercise with brief recovery?
- Functional
- Qigong
- HIIT
- Yoga
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a training protocol alternating short periods of intense or explosive anaerobic exercise with brief recovery periods until the point of exhaustion. HIIT involves exercises performed in repeated quick bursts at maximum or near maximal effort with periods of rest or low activity between bouts. The very high level of intensity, the interval duration, and number of bouts distinguish it from aerobic (cardiovascular) activity because the body significantly recruits anaerobic energy systems (although not completely to the exclusion of aerobic pathways).
Source: Wikipedia
- 11 / 20
What exercise is distinguished by its incorporation of ballet movements?
- Barre
- Savate
- Functional training
- Pilates
Barre is a form of physical exercise, usually conducted in group classes in gyms or specialty studios. It is distinguished from other group fitness activities by its use of the ballet barre and its incorporation of movements derived from ballet. These classical dance movements and positions are combined with those drawn from yoga and pilates, and other equipment is sometimes used in addition to the barre, such as resistance bands, yoga straps, exercise balls, and hand weights.
Source: Wikipedia
- 12 / 20
The knee extension exercise works which muscle group primarily?
- Quadriceps
- Hamstrings
- Gluteus maximus
- Tibialis anterior
The knee extension is an exercise you can do with a weight machine to work the muscle on the front of the thigh. Specifically, the knee extension targets the quadriceps muscle. Strong quadriceps muscles make it easier to walk, run, jump, and squat. To do a knee extension with a weight machine, start by sitting on the weight bench. Position the pad on the tops of your ankles. Make sure there's about a 90-degree angle between your thighs and your lower legs. Slowly move your lower legs upwards until your knees are nearly straight. Then slowly return to the starting position. You'll feel tension in the muscles on the front of your thighs.
Source: Mayo Clinic
- 13 / 20
What does "karate" mean in Japanese?
- Conduct code
- Knight honor
- Close Combat
- Empty hand
Karate, (Japanese: “empty hand”) unarmed martial arts discipline employing kicking, striking, and defensive blocking with arms and legs. Emphasis is on concentrating as much of the body’s power as possible at the point and instant of impact. Striking surfaces include the hands (particularly the knuckles and the outer edge), ball of the foot, heel, forearm, knee, and elbow.
Source: Britannica
- 14 / 20
Which martial art is still practiced at the Shaolin Temple in China?
- Karate
- Kung Fu
- Aikido
- Judo
Shaolin kung fu, also called Shaolin Wushu, or Shaolin quan, is one of the oldest, largest, and most famous styles of wushu, or kung fu of Chan Buddhism. It combines Chan philosophy and martial arts and was developed in the Shaolin Temple in Henan province, Greater China during its 1500-year history.
Source: Wikipedia
- 15 / 20
Which of these refers to a specialized form of suspension training?
- Chair yoga
- Water aerobics
- Tai chi
- TRX System
The TRX System, also known as Total Resistance Exercises, refers to a specialized form of suspension training that utilizes equipment developed by former U.S. Navy SEAL Randy Hetrick. TRX is a form of suspension training that uses bodyweight exercises to develop strength, balance, flexibility, and core stability simultaneously. It requires the use of the TRX Suspension Trainer, a performance training tool that leverages gravity and the user’s body weight to complete the exercises.
Source: Wikipedia
- 16 / 20
Which of these is an exercise where a person presses a weight upwards?
- Crunch
- Skipping
- Bench press
- Stretching
The bench press, or chest press, is a weight training exercise where a person presses a weight upwards while lying horizontally on a weight training bench. Although the bench press is a compound movement, the muscles primarily used are the pectoralis major, the anterior deltoids, and the triceps, among other stabilizing muscles. A barbell is generally used to hold the weight, but a pair of dumbbells can also be used.
Source: Wikipedia
- 17 / 20
Which of these is a middle- and long-distance runner's training approach?
- Nia Technique
- Fartlek
- Boxercise
- Aerobics
Fartlek is a middle- and long-distance runner's training approach developed in the late 1930s by Swedish Olympian Gösta Holmér. It has been described as a "relatively unscientific blending" of continuous training (e.g., long slow distance training), with its steady pace of moderate-high intensity aerobic intensity, and interval training, with its "spacing of [more intense] exercise and rest intervals".
Source: Wikipedia
- 18 / 20
Which martial art was developed by the Israel Defense Forces?
- Taekwondo
- Krav Maga
- Capoeira
- Kickboxing
Krav Maga is an Israeli martial art. Developed for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), it is derived from a combination of techniques used in aikido, judo, karate, boxing, and wrestling. It is known for its focus on real-world situations and its extreme efficiency. Hungarian-born Israeli martial artist Imi Lichtenfeld, who made use of his training as a boxer and wrestler to defend Jews in Bratislava against fascist groups in the mid-to-late 1930s, developed Krav Maga through his experiences in street fighting.
Source: Wikipedia
- 19 / 20
Which of these activities is a mix of jogging with picking up litter?
- Kaatsu
- Plyometrics
- Gyrotonic
- Plogging
Plogging is a combination of jogging with picking up litter, merging the Swedish verbs plocka upp (pick up) and jogga (jog) gives the new Swedish verb plogga, from which the word plogging derives. It started as an organized activity in Sweden around 2016 and spread to other countries in 2018, following increased concern about plastic pollution. As a workout, it provides variation in body movements by adding bending, squatting, and stretching to the main action of running, hiking, or walking.
Source: Wikipedia
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Which of these exercises enables building "six-pack" abs?
- Tadasana
- Stretching
- Sit-ups
- Crunch
The crunch is an abdominal exercise that works the rectus abdominis muscle. It enables both building "six-pack" abs and tightening the belly. Crunches use the exerciser's own body weight to tone muscle. In a crunch, unlike a sit-up, the lower back stays on the floor. This is said to eliminate any involvement by the hip flexors and make the crunch an effective isolation exercise for the abdominals.
Source: Wikipedia
