CanFitPro Personal Training Specialist Practice Test

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What is the purpose of a warm-up?

  1. To cool down the body post-exercise

  2. To prepare the body for sleep

  3. To prepare the cardiorespiratory system for ATP production

  4. To increase muscle stiffness

The correct answer is: To prepare the cardiorespiratory system for ATP production

A. Cooling down the body post-exercise is necessary to reduce heart rate, blood pressure, and body temperature gradually. Warm-up is used to raise these factors gradually in order to prepare the body for more strenuous activities and prevent injury. Therefore, cooling down after exercise is not the purpose of warm-up. B. Preparing for sleep is not the purpose of a warm-up. A warm-up is intended to raise the body temperature and heart rate, making it more alert and energetic, which is the opposite of what we need for sleep. D. Increasing muscle stiffness is not the purpose of a warm-up. A warm-up is intended to increase flexibility and blood flow to the muscles, reducing stiffness and preparing them for movement. Increasing muscle stiffness can actually lead to injury during exercise.