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TEST YOUR F I T N E S S KNOWLEDGE lowers stress hormones and turns out better land based performance and endurance. The viscosity of water creates resistance through movement which exercises opposite muscle groups, and releases toxins in the muscles which results in little or no muscle soreness, even when muscles are worked harder. Water increases our range of motion and improves strength and flexibility. The attraction to water is wired in our system. The benefits of simple immersion are dramatic. It improves endurance, benefits our pulmonary, musculoskeletal, renal, and endocrine systems, keeping our heart, blood vessels, and lungs healthy. This is what keeps us young! So come join us in the pool for a great workout. Check out our Group Exercise schedule to find the class that suits you. There’s even an evening class on Wednesdays at 6:15 PM to help you wind down your day. Splash away! Source: Why Water? United States Water Fitness Association Aerobic exercise provides muscles with: A. Water B. Calories C. Oxygen What is measured by height and weight? A. BMI B. Fat C. Calories What range represents a normal healthy resting heart rate? A. 30-50 Beats per minute B. 60-100 Beats per minute C. 40-60 Beats per minute Sarcopenia is the term used for: A. Maximal Aerobic Fatigue B. Age related muscle loss C. Hypertrophy What is the purpose of the cool-down? A. To prevent blood from pooling B. To maintain training heart rate C. To keep from passing out How many calories does it take to burn one pound of fat? A. 3,000 B. 3,500 C. 4,380 1 2 3 Which word is a component of fitness? A. Endurance B. Power C. Coordination Abdominal exercises are effective in targeting belly fat. A. True B. False What is the weight difference between one pound of fat and one pound of muscle? A. Fat weighs more B. Muscle weighs more C. No difference Which principle of training should be applied to reduce the chance of injury? A. Progression B. Specificity C. Individual needs 7 4 5 6 8 9 10 1) C; 2) A; 3) B; 4) B; 5) A; 6)B; 7) A; 8) F; 9) C; 10) A HOW DID YOU DO? Expert: 8-10 Fitness Specialist: 6-7 Week-End Warrior: 4-5 Use Google Next Time 0-3 29 LEARN MORE AT WWW.THOREAU.COM