Treadmill Quiz

Welcome to your Treadmill Quiz

1. Jumping on a treadmill and picking up the pace immediately is the right thing to do for an effective workout.

True

False

2. A 5- minute walk or easy jog before increasing the incline is essential because

It increases heart rate

It sends oxygen to muscles

It raises the temperature

All of these

3. Which of the following is essential for running on a treadmill?

Comfortable shoes with shock absorber heels

Comfortable clothes

Both a and b

None of these

4. Which of the following incline is better to stimulate outdoor running on a flat surface?

1%

10%

11%

All of the above is ok.

5. Adding incline to your walking and running workout causes

Increase in heart rate

Increases activation of lower leg muscles

Targets posterior chain muscles

All of these

6. A higher incline burns 5% more calories than running on a flat surface.

True

False

7. Too much steep incline can cause

Lower back problems

Shin splints

Muscle soreness

All of these

8. You should hold on to the handrails or console while running on a treadmill.

True

False

9. Which of the following action can lead to back and neck pain?

Standing straight

Keeping your arms at a 90-degree angle

Leaning forward

All of these

10. Identify a wrong practice while running on a treadmill?

Staring at your feet

Looking down at your cell phone

Constantly looking down to check how many calories you have burned.

All of these

11. Holding on breath while running can burn more calories in a short time.

Yes, you should try it.

No, it’s dangerous.

12. Mimicking your natural gait while running on a treadmill is best.

True

False

13. Jumping on a running treadmill is a heroic act.

All the girls in a gym will fall for you.

No, it can lead to serious injury.

14. Step out of the treadmill as soon as the timer hits your goal.

No, it can cause a drastic drop in blood pressure.

It can cause dizziness.

Cool down before ending your workout.

All of these.

15. Which is the correct posture for a treadmill?

Body upright, gaze forward, shoulder down and relaxed, arms at sides

Gaze down, body upright, shoulder tensed, arms at sides

Gaze upward, body upright, shoulders tensed, arms at handrails

All of these

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