Muscle Performance

Question 1

at birth, how much does muscle account for body weight?

Answer 1

25%

Question 2

when does muscle mass peak in women

Answer 2

16-20

Question 3

when does muscle mass peak in men

Answer 3

18-25

Question 4

how much does muscle strength decrease per decade during 60-70s and then every decade after

Answer 4

15-20% then 30%

Question 5

indications for low intensity exercise

Answer 5

1. early stages of soft tissue healing
2. prolonged immobilization
3. evaluate a patients response to exercise
4. initially learning
5. most children or older adults
6. goal is to improve muscle endurance
7. warm up or cool down

Question 6

indications for high intensity exercise

Answer 6

1. goal to increase muscle strength
2. healthy adults in advanced phase of rehab program
3. no known pathology
4. training for competition