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Muscular strength is defined as the ability of a muscle to exert:
a single maximal effort against a resistance
The quality of muscle fiber in males and females is identical
True
About two months of strength training is required for significant strength
improvement to be attained
True
The primary factor in loss of independent living status in the elderly is:
Loss of muscular strength
A person with much muscle mass has a higher resting metabolism rate than
someone with little muscle mass
True
Strength training is any activity aimed at increasing the muscle's ability to
generate force against a resistance
True
When using free weights a spotter is not necessary
False
The abdominal crunch is the safest test to assess muscular endurance of the
trunk
True
Although great for general fitness, walking is not sufficient for sustaining muscle
mass
True
Muscle tissue:
-Helps maintain healthy posture
-Generates heat needed to stabilize body temperature
-Return blood to the heart during activity