Move Smarter: How Well Do You Understand Fitness?

April 10, 2025

Which of the following is the best indicator that an athlete is fully recovered from a workout?

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The ability to complete the same workout without feeling soreness

A low resting heart rate and improved performance

Feeling tired but not exhausted

Sweating less than the previous session

What is "contrast training," and how does it improve performance?

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Alternating between stretching and weightlifting

Performing a heavy strength exercise followed by an explosive movement

Running at different speeds within the same session

Mixing cardio and strength in one workout

Which type of workout would most improve a soccer player’s agility on the field?

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Long-distance jogging to improve endurance

Weighted squats and deadlifts

Multi-directional sprint drills with quick direction changes

Static stretching before a game

Why is the "ankle-to-knee ratio" important in biomechanics?

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It helps determine sprint speed and injury risk

It is used to calculate ideal body weight

It only applies to yoga and stretching

It’s a method for measuring hydration levels

What is "velocity-based training" (VBT), and why is it useful?

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A method of measuring movement speed during weightlifting

Training with resistance bands only

A way to replace traditional strength programs

Training at different speeds on a treadmill

What does a "force-velocity curve" help determine in strength training?

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The relationship between speed and force production

How fast a person can run a marathon

The maximum heart rate of an athlete

How much weight a person can lift before injury

Why is "blood flow restriction (BFR) training" sometimes used in rehabilitation?

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It increases blood pressure to boost endurance

It allows muscle activation with lighter loads, reducing joint stress

It reduces muscle soreness immediately

It improves flexibility

If an athlete’s grip strength decreases over time, what might this indicate?

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A need to train grip strength more often

Overtraining, nervous system fatigue, or lack of recovery

A lack of upper body endurance

Poor diet choices

What is the primary purpose of a “deload week” in training?

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To completely stop all physical activity

To allow mental recovery, but continue training at the same intensity

To reduce training volume or intensity to help prevent overtraining

To replace weightlifting with only cardio

What is the benefit of “overspeed training” for runners?

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It improves maximum stride rate and neuromuscular adaptation

It makes running easier without effort

It strengthens the core muscles only

It reduces endurance over time