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According to the ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine), carbohydrates should comprise what
percentage of the body's total caloric intake for healthy individuals?
15-20%
25-30%
45-65%
70-80% - correct answer--45-65% (the correct answer)
An increase in cadence at higher exercise intensities may
increase the metabolic cost of cycling.
optimize the power-velocity relationship.
increases the total force per pedal stroke.
negatively affect the power-velocity relationship. - correct answer--optimize the power-velocity
relationship. (the correct answer)
As in most sports, cyclists should practice which breathing technique?
Chest breathing
Diaphragmatic breathing
Exhaling through the nose
Inhaling through the mouth - correct answer--Diaphragmatic breathing (the correct answer)
At what percentage of max heart rate (MHR) does recovery typically take place?
,10-15% MHR
25-30% MHR
45-65% MHR
65-75% MHR - correct answer--45-65% MHR (the correct answer)
BMR (basal metabolic rate) typically accounts for what percentage of the body's energy supply?
10-20%
30-40%
45-50%
60-70% - correct answer--60-70% (the correct answer)
Carbohydrates contain how many calories per one gram?
2
4
5
9 - correct answer--4 (the correct answer)
Cycling computers used with indoor bicycles are invaluable for monitoring
total distance.
percent grade.
average speed.
intensity using watts. - correct answer--intensity using watts. (the correct answer)
Cycling shoes made of real leather and Lorica will
break in a little.
, stretch significantly.
will not stretch at all.
require a considerable break-in period. - correct answer--break in a little. (the correct answer)
For all hand positions, the rider should keep the wrists
flexed.
slightly hyper-flexed.
slightly hyperextended.
predominantly in neutral. - correct answer--predominantly in neutral. (the correct answer)
How many calories are contained in one gram of fat?
2
4
5
9 - correct answer--9 (the correct answer)
How many main types of pedals are there?
Two
Three
Four
Five - correct answer--Three (the correct answer)
How many of the 20 amino acids are considered essential in the diet?
5
9