Fitness Trivia
During this past weekend, we celebrated our 24th anniversary at NW Personal Training. As part of the festivities, we did a 24 question Fitness Trivia game. Let’s see how you do and whether you’ve absorbed any of the Columbian fitness column content over the last couple decades.
Fitness Trivia Game:
- What are the 3 macronutrients?
- Where/what is the gastrocnemius muscle?
- What are the 3 primary fitness components?
- What is the largest muscle in the human body?
- How many calories are there in 1lb of body fat?
- What does the acronym HIIT stand for in fitness?
- Where/what is the pectoralis major muscle?
- What is the recommended daily water intake for an average adult in ounces of water?
- Which vitamin is often referred to as the “sunshine vitamin” and is crucial for bone health?
- What is the acronym for the max amount of weight you can lift 1x?
- How many muscles make up the Hamstrings?
- Which type of exercise is known for its mind-body focus and includes movements like controlled breathing and meditation?
- When is the best time to do deep stretching?
- How many hours of sleep per night is generally recommended for optimal health and recovery?
- What is the term for the number of times your heart beats per minute while at rest?
- Where is energy produced in a cell?
- Which compound provides energy for all physiological processes in the body?
- What type of exercise is in the presence of adequate levels of oxygen?
- What type of exercise is in the presence of inadequate levels of oxygen?
- Which hormone is often referred to as the “stress hormone”?
- Which type of exercise involves contracting and relaxing muscles without joint movement?
- How many planes of movement are there?
- Which macronutrient is the building block for muscle growth and repair?
- Which type of exercise is the most beneficial to building muscle, changing body composition, preserving bone density, and raising metabolism?
Answers: 1. Protein, CHO, Fat 2. Calve 3. Cardiovascular, Muscle, Flexibility 4. Gluteus Maximus 5. 3500 6. High intensity interval training 7. Chest 8. Half your ideal body weight 9. Vitamin D 10. 1RM 11. Three 12. Yoga 13. After a workout/warmup 14. 7-9 hours 15. Resting Heart Rate 16. Mitochondria 17. ATP 18. Aerobic 19 Anaerobic 20. Cortisol 21. Isometric 22. Three (Frontal, Transverse, Sagittal) 23. Protein 24. Strength Training
Yours in health & fitness,
Sherri McMillan