FITOUR FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
REVIEW 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS TESTED QUESTIONS.
⚫ what type of cue is the following phrase when cueing how to
perform squats: "imagine sitting in a chair when performing squats"?
Answer: instructional
⚫ which plane of movement is being used when performing
exercises that require extension and flexion such as marching, knee
lifts, walking and cross country skiing? Answer: sagittal plane
⚫ what type of dance aerobics class consists of movement patterns
on an elevated platform by stepping up and down? Answer: step
aerobics
⚫ of the positions listed below which position is NOT a safe body
position to assume during resistance training activities? Answer:
bend from the waist and keep knees straight when lifting weights
from the floor
⚫ which of the following is NOT a primary benefit of performing
resistance training? Answer: improved performance of activities of
daily living
,⚫ which term matches the following phrase: "when the force of the
muscle is greater than the resistance resulting in a joint movement
with a shortening of the muscle?". Answer: isotonic muscle
contraction
⚫ fill in the blank. choose the word or phrase which best completes
the following sentence. when designing a muscle conditioning class
or class segment the use of _______________________ for some
exercises will provide participants with a sense of accomplishment
because they are working their "problem" areas. . Answer: muscle
isolation
⚫ in what plane of movement are abduction and adduction
performed? Answer: neutral
⚫ for what joint actions is the anterior deltoid (front shoulder) the
prime mover? Answer: horizontal abduction and extension
⚫ for what joint actions if the Traperzius I the prime mover?
Answer: elevation
⚫ what type of bike is typically used in an indoor cycling class
setting? Answer: fixed gear bike
⚫ what does the term "RPM" refer to in relation to an indoor cycling
class? Answer: revolutions per minute
,⚫ as music relates to indoor cycling when selecting music for an
indoor cycling class one needs to keep in mind that RPM's will be one
to every _______________ beats of music. Answer: 2
⚫ fill in the blank: In an indoor cycling class cycling at half speed to
the music is known as _________ time. Answer: one to two
⚫ in relation to aqua fitness classes what property of water is
evidenced as "the upward thrust exerted by water on a body that is
totally or partially immersed"? Answer: buoyancy
⚫ as it relates to aqua fitness exercise what type of body action is
being described: "moving from one foot to another while performing
activities such as running, skipping, and cross country skiing?".
Answer: bounding
⚫ fill in the blank: when working with seniors it is important to
know that the baby boomer generation which is the cornerstone of the
"fitness revolution" that started in the 1970s is made up of individuals
who were born between the years of __________. Answer: 1946-
1964
⚫ what is NOT a benefit of exercise during pregnancy? Answer:
babies of mothers who exercise are generally overweight and cranky
⚫ fill in the blank: the ACOG guidelines suggest that pregnant
women should participate in a minimum of 30 minutes of moderate
physical activity ___________ to _____________ days per week.
Answer: 5 to 7
, ⚫ in reference to mind/body fitness class the term fusion most
typically references the blending and combination of which of the
following types of fitness classes? Answer: yoga and pilates
⚫ yoga and pilates while both mind/body activities are different in
their approach and principles. which statement below BEST
describes the similarities between yoga and pilates? Answer: yoga
and pilates are both mind/body activities that emphasize movement
originating from the center
⚫ in relation to an equipment equipment based cardio training class
what is NOT an important factor for an instructor to be proficient in?
Answer: be able to perform faster and stronger on the piece of
equipment being used to create a competitive atmosphere between
student and teachers
⚫ fill in the blank: when teaching a barre class it important that
caution should be taken not to perform extreme dance moves which
could result in _____________ of the knee or ______________ of the
neck and/or back. . Answer: over flexion, hyperextension
⚫ fill in the blank: the dynamics of suspension or body weight
training class require the body to work as an _____________ system
rather than an _______________ system. Answer: integrated; isolated
⚫ fill in the blank: ______________ are based on military training
techniques and implement body weight exercises, calisthenics, agility,
REVIEW 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS TESTED QUESTIONS.
⚫ what type of cue is the following phrase when cueing how to
perform squats: "imagine sitting in a chair when performing squats"?
Answer: instructional
⚫ which plane of movement is being used when performing
exercises that require extension and flexion such as marching, knee
lifts, walking and cross country skiing? Answer: sagittal plane
⚫ what type of dance aerobics class consists of movement patterns
on an elevated platform by stepping up and down? Answer: step
aerobics
⚫ of the positions listed below which position is NOT a safe body
position to assume during resistance training activities? Answer:
bend from the waist and keep knees straight when lifting weights
from the floor
⚫ which of the following is NOT a primary benefit of performing
resistance training? Answer: improved performance of activities of
daily living
,⚫ which term matches the following phrase: "when the force of the
muscle is greater than the resistance resulting in a joint movement
with a shortening of the muscle?". Answer: isotonic muscle
contraction
⚫ fill in the blank. choose the word or phrase which best completes
the following sentence. when designing a muscle conditioning class
or class segment the use of _______________________ for some
exercises will provide participants with a sense of accomplishment
because they are working their "problem" areas. . Answer: muscle
isolation
⚫ in what plane of movement are abduction and adduction
performed? Answer: neutral
⚫ for what joint actions is the anterior deltoid (front shoulder) the
prime mover? Answer: horizontal abduction and extension
⚫ for what joint actions if the Traperzius I the prime mover?
Answer: elevation
⚫ what type of bike is typically used in an indoor cycling class
setting? Answer: fixed gear bike
⚫ what does the term "RPM" refer to in relation to an indoor cycling
class? Answer: revolutions per minute
,⚫ as music relates to indoor cycling when selecting music for an
indoor cycling class one needs to keep in mind that RPM's will be one
to every _______________ beats of music. Answer: 2
⚫ fill in the blank: In an indoor cycling class cycling at half speed to
the music is known as _________ time. Answer: one to two
⚫ in relation to aqua fitness classes what property of water is
evidenced as "the upward thrust exerted by water on a body that is
totally or partially immersed"? Answer: buoyancy
⚫ as it relates to aqua fitness exercise what type of body action is
being described: "moving from one foot to another while performing
activities such as running, skipping, and cross country skiing?".
Answer: bounding
⚫ fill in the blank: when working with seniors it is important to
know that the baby boomer generation which is the cornerstone of the
"fitness revolution" that started in the 1970s is made up of individuals
who were born between the years of __________. Answer: 1946-
1964
⚫ what is NOT a benefit of exercise during pregnancy? Answer:
babies of mothers who exercise are generally overweight and cranky
⚫ fill in the blank: the ACOG guidelines suggest that pregnant
women should participate in a minimum of 30 minutes of moderate
physical activity ___________ to _____________ days per week.
Answer: 5 to 7
, ⚫ in reference to mind/body fitness class the term fusion most
typically references the blending and combination of which of the
following types of fitness classes? Answer: yoga and pilates
⚫ yoga and pilates while both mind/body activities are different in
their approach and principles. which statement below BEST
describes the similarities between yoga and pilates? Answer: yoga
and pilates are both mind/body activities that emphasize movement
originating from the center
⚫ in relation to an equipment equipment based cardio training class
what is NOT an important factor for an instructor to be proficient in?
Answer: be able to perform faster and stronger on the piece of
equipment being used to create a competitive atmosphere between
student and teachers
⚫ fill in the blank: when teaching a barre class it important that
caution should be taken not to perform extreme dance moves which
could result in _____________ of the knee or ______________ of the
neck and/or back. . Answer: over flexion, hyperextension
⚫ fill in the blank: the dynamics of suspension or body weight
training class require the body to work as an _____________ system
rather than an _______________ system. Answer: integrated; isolated
⚫ fill in the blank: ______________ are based on military training
techniques and implement body weight exercises, calisthenics, agility,
