Muscle Power: Building Strength and Endurance for 1st Graders

Question 1

What is a good way to increase your endurance?

Accepted Answer

Walking for a long time

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Running for a short time

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Lifting heavy weights

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Sleeping

Question 2

Can muscles grow bigger and stronger over time?

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Yes

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No

Question 3

How can you stay hydrated during exercise?

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Drink lots of water

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Eat candy

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Get plenty of sleep

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Play video games

Question 4

Which sign indicates that you might be overworking your muscles?

Accepted Answer

Soreness

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Increased energy

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Improved mood

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Better sleep

Question 5

Which of these is not a good activity for building muscular strength and endurance?

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Watching TV

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Playing tag

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Running a marathon

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Doing push-ups

Question 6

Which activity helps you make your muscles stronger?

Accepted Answer

Lifting weights

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Jumping rope

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Running

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Playing tag

Question 7

What does it mean to have endurance?

Accepted Answer

Being able to run for a long time without getting too tired

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Being able to lift really heavy things

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Being able to jump really high

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Being able to swim really fast

Question 8

Which of these is NOT a good exercise for building muscular endurance?

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Resting

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Planks

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Push-ups

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Sit-ups

Question 9

Which of these exercises do you do without moving your joints?

Accepted Answer

Wall sit

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Jumping jacks

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Running

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Swimming

Question 10

Which of these is NOT a good thing about having strong muscles?

Accepted Answer

Being more clumsy

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Better posture

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Less chance of getting hurt

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Better balance

Question 11

What happens to our muscles when we exercise them a lot?

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They get stronger

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They get weaker

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They stay the same

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They get smaller

Question 12

What's the difference between muscular strength and muscular endurance?

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Strength is using your muscles to lift or push things, while endurance is using your muscles for a long time.

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Strength is moving your muscles quickly, while endurance is moving your muscles slowly.

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Strength is only for arms, while endurance is for all muscles.

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Strength and endurance are the same.

Question 13

Which exercise is a good way to improve muscular endurance?

Accepted Answer

Holding a plank

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Jumping jacks

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Sit-ups

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Running in place

Question 14

What can happen to your muscles if you exercise regularly?

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They will get stronger.

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They might get weaker.

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They will stay the same.

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They might disappear.

Question 15

Which body part helps us move our muscles?

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Brain

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Heart

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Stomach

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Lungs

Question 16

Which food is a good source of protein?

Accepted Answer

Chicken

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Candy

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Apples

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Soda

Question 17

What is a good way to get your body ready for exercise?

Accepted Answer

Stretching

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Eating a big meal

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Playing outside

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Watching TV

Question 18

Why is it good to drink plenty of water when you exercise?

Accepted Answer

To prevent dehydration

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To make your muscles bigger

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To cool you down

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To give you more energy

Question 19

Which activity makes your muscles stronger?

Accepted Answer

Doing push-ups

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Jumping up and down

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Running around

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Dancing

Question 20

Which activity makes your muscles stronger?

Accepted Answer

Holding a heavy ball for a long time

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Running slowly

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Jumping high

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Sleeping all day

Question 21

Which of these is a great way to build endurance in your leg muscles?

Accepted Answer

Running a lap

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Doing push-ups

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Lifting heavy weights

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Sitting in a chair

Question 22

Which of these is NOT a good reason to have strong muscles?

Accepted Answer

Increased sleepiness

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Improved balance

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Better posture

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Reduced risk of injury

Question 23

What should you do before you start exercising to make your muscles stronger?

Accepted Answer

Talk to your grown-up or doctor

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Run around until you're tired

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Eat lots of candy

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Sleep all day long

Question 24

Which of these exercises is good for building endurance in your leg muscles?

Accepted Answer

Doing jumping jacks

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Lifting weights

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Doing sit-ups

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Playing video games

Question 25

What is the difference between being strong and having endurance?

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Strength is the ability to lift heavy things, while endurance is the ability to do things for a long time

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Strength is the ability to run fast, while endurance is the ability to jump high

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Strength is the ability to hold your breath, while endurance is the ability to swim fast

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Strength is the ability to eat a lot, while endurance is the ability to sleep a lot

Question 26

Which of these foods is good for helping your muscles grow?

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Meat

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Fruit

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Soda

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Candy

Question 27

What does it mean to be physically active?

Accepted Answer

Moving your body in different ways

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Sitting still for long periods of time

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Only playing sports

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Eating unhealthy foods

Question 28

What should you do if you feel tired or dizzy while being physically active?

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Stop and rest

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Keep going even if it hurts

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Ignore it and keep playing

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Call your doctor

Question 29

Which activity helps you build strong muscles?

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Jumping up and down

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Reading a book

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Taking a nap

Question 30

What does it mean to have endurance?

Accepted Answer

Being able to do an activity for a long time without getting tired

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Being the first one to finish a race

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Lifting the heaviest weight

Question 31

Which exercise can you do to strengthen your muscles?

Accepted Answer

Doing jumping jacks

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Solving a math problem

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Eating a healthy treat

Question 32

How can you be strong and have endurance?

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Strength is when you can lift heavy things. Endurance is when you can keep going for a long time.

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Strength is when you can keep going for a long time. Endurance is when you can lift heavy things.

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Strength and endurance are the same thing.

Question 33

What's a good daily routine for strength and endurance?

Accepted Answer

Going for a walk and doing jumping jacks

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Sitting on the couch and watching TV

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Eating candy and soda

Question 34

Which activity strengthens our muscles?

Accepted Answer

Jumping rope

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Reading a book

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Eating a salad

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Sleeping

Question 35

What does muscular endurance mean?

Accepted Answer

Being able to hold a weight for a long time

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Being able to lift a heavy weight

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Being able to run quickly

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Being able to swim a long distance

Question 36

Which exercise helps strengthen our arms?

Accepted Answer

Push-ups

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Jumping jacks

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Sit-ups

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Lunges

Question 37

Which of these is NOT a good way to build endurance?

Accepted Answer

Lifting weights

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Walking

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Swimming

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Running

Question 38

What should you do if your muscles start to feel tired?

Accepted Answer

Take a break

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Push through the pain

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Ignore it

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Stop exercising

Question 39

Which of these is NOT a benefit of strong muscles?

Accepted Answer

Increased flexibility

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Improved balance

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Better posture

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Reduced risk of injury

Question 40

Which exercise can help improve leg strength?

Accepted Answer

Squats

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Planks

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Bicep curls

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Tricep extensions

Question 41

What is the purpose of muscular endurance training?

Accepted Answer

To hold a weight for a longer time

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To lift heavier weights

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To increase muscle size

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To improve flexibility

Question 42

What's the difference between muscular strength and muscular endurance?

Accepted Answer

Strength means how much force you can use, while endurance means how long you can use that force.

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Strength means how fast you can move, while endurance means how long you can move.

Question 43

Why is it important to warm up before exercising?

Accepted Answer

It gets your muscles ready for activity and makes it less likely that you'll hurt yourself.

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It makes you feel more tired.

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It's just a waste of time.

Question 44

How long should a beginner hold a plank?

Accepted Answer

15-30 seconds

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More than 60 seconds

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Less than 10 seconds

Question 45

How do you properly do a push-up?

Accepted Answer

Keep your body straight from head to heels, lower your chest towards the ground, then push back up.

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Bend your knees and push up only with your arms.

Question 46

Why is it important to rest after exercising?

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It gives your muscles time to recover and rebuild.

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It makes you feel less tired.

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It's not necessary if you're not sore.

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It can help you lose weight faster.

Question 47

What activity can help you build stronger muscles?

Accepted Answer

Doing push-ups or squats

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Sitting down and watching TV

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Reading a book

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Walking slowly

Question 48

What does it mean to have muscular endurance?

Accepted Answer

Being able to use your muscles for a long time without getting tired

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Being able to lift very heavy weights

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Being able to run very fast

Question 49

What is important to remember when trying to get stronger muscles?

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Start with easier exercises and gradually make them more challenging

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Only exercise one muscle group at a time

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Exercise every single day

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Use the heaviest weights possible

Question 50

What should you do if you feel pain while exercising?

Accepted Answer

Stop exercising and tell an adult

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Keep exercising through the pain

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Ignore the pain and keep exercising

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Take a short break and then keep exercising

Question 51

What is the main job of our muscles?

Accepted Answer

To help us move our bodies

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To carry food and oxygen around our bodies

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To protect our organs

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To keep us warm

Question 52

Which of these helps us improve our muscular strength and endurance?

Accepted Answer

Regular exercise

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Watching TV shows

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Eating lots of sweets

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Sleeping all day long

Question 53

What is the opposite of muscular endurance?

Accepted Answer

Muscular weakness

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Balance

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Flexibility

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Speed