Fitness Facts Worth Knowing

Lifestyle · 10 questions

What gyms, runners and yogis get right (and what they get wrong).

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1. Which muscle is the largest in the human body?

   1. Quadriceps
   2. Latissimus dorsi
   3. Deltoid
   4. Gluteus maximus
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   D) Gluteus maximus

2. Approximately how many steps per day is often cited as a general health goal?

   1. About 10,000
   2. About 2,000
   3. About 25,000
   4. About 50,000
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   A) About 10,000

3. What is the term for the heart rate measured at complete rest?

   1. Target heart rate
   2. Peak heart rate
   3. Resting heart rate
   4. Recovery rate
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   C) Resting heart rate

4. What does 'HIIT' stand for?

   1. High-impact isolated training
   2. High-intensity interval training
   3. Heavy iron interval technique
   4. Hybrid intense indoor training
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   B) High-intensity interval training

5. Which ancient practice combines postures, breathing and meditation and originated in India?

   1. Tai chi
   2. Yoga
   3. Pilates
   4. Qigong
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   B) Yoga

6. What is muscle soreness one to two days after new exercise commonly called?

   1. Lactic acid burn-out
   2. Muscle fibre tearing
   3. Delayed onset muscle soreness
   4. Post-workout cramping
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   C) Delayed onset muscle soreness

7. Which mineral loss through sweat is most linked to muscle cramps?

   1. Sodium and other electrolytes
   2. Iron and copper reserves
   3. Vitamin C and zinc
   4. Protein and fibre
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   A) Sodium and other electrolytes

8. How long do the WHO guidelines suggest adults do moderate aerobic activity weekly?

   1. At least 30 minutes
   2. At least 60 minutes
   3. At least 600 minutes
   4. At least 150 minutes
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   D) At least 150 minutes

9. Lifting weights makes women automatically bulky.

   1. True
   2. False
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   B) False

10. Stretching after exercise can help maintain flexibility.

    1. True
    2. False
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    A) True