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  1. Using the Karvonen formula, what value is added back after multiplying heart rate reserve by the target intensity?

    Answer: Resting heart rate

    Target HR = (HRR x intensity) + resting heart rate.

  2. On the Borg 6-20 RPE scale, which rating generally corresponds to moderate intensity for most adults?

    Answer: 12-13

    An RPE of about 12-13 ('somewhat hard') corresponds to moderate intensity.

  3. A trainer increases a client's load by roughly 2-10% once they complete two extra reps on two consecutive sessions. This reflects which principle?

    Answer: Progressive overload

    Progressive overload gradually increases training stress to keep stimulating adaptation, as in the 2-for-2 rule.

  4. Which joint action occurs at the hip during the downward phase of a squat?

    Answer: Flexion

    The hip flexes as the torso and thigh approach each other during squat descent.

  5. Which component of fitness is best measured by a sit-and-reach test?

    Answer: Flexibility

    The sit-and-reach test assesses hamstring and low-back flexibility.

  6. Which macronutrient is the predominant fuel source during low-intensity, long-duration exercise?

    Answer: Fat

    At low intensities, the aerobic system relies primarily on fat oxidation.

  7. A Russian twist primarily involves trunk movement in which plane?

    Answer: Transverse

    Rotational movements such as trunk rotation occur in the transverse plane.