Health Trends Quiz

2. One of the latest yoga trends in the U.S. is a strenuous, fast-moving series of "posture flows." Which of the following is NOT a name for this type of yoga?

• Astanga yoga
  Incorrect. The answer is Kundalini yoga. Astanga and Power yoga involve the repetition of sun salutations, a vigorous set of movements that flow from one posture to another.
• Power yoga
  Incorrect. The answer is Kundalini yoga. Astanga and Power yoga involve the repetition of sun salutations, a vigorous set of movements that flow from one posture to another.
• Kundalini yoga
  Correct! Astanga and Power yoga involve the repetition of sun salutations, a vigorous set of movements that flow from one posture to another.

3. In yoga, what is the name of a spiritual guide?

• guru
  Correct! The guru gives initiation into spiritual practice and instructs disciples.
• mantra
  Incorrect. The guru gives initiation into spiritual practice and instructs disciples.
• mentor
  Incorrect. The guru gives initiation into spiritual practice and instructs disciples.

4.

Modern dance legends Martha Graham and George Balanchine both used what method of body conditioning?

• Pilates
  Correct! The Pilates Method was created in in the 1920s by physical trainer Joseph H. Pilates.
• Nautilus
  Incorrect. The Pilates Method was created in in the 1920s by physical trainer Joseph H. Pilates.
• Tae Kwon Do
  Incorrect. The Pilates Method was created in in the 1920s by physical trainer Joseph H. Pilates.

5. Who developed the popular Tae-Bo workout, a program of aerobic kickboxing exercise?

• Suzanne Somers
  Incorrect. Billy Blanks developed Tae-Bo, exercises combining self-defense, aerobic dance and boxing.
• Sinbad
  Incorrect. Billy Blanks developed Tae-Bo, exercises combining self-defense, aerobic dance and boxing.
• Billy Blanks
  Correct! Tae-Bo exercises combine self-defense, aerobic dance and boxing.

6. Which of the following exercise machines are used in a Spinning® workout?

• Hand weights
  Incorrect. Using stationary bicycles, spinning classes often utilize music, group workouts, and motivational instruction.
• Stationary bicycles
  Correct! Spinning classes often utilize music, group workouts, and motivational instruction.
• Stair-climbers
  Incorrect. Using stationary bicycles, spinning classes often utilize music, group workouts, and motivational instruction.

7. Endurance cyclist Johnny Goldberg, creator of the Spinning® program, is known by what nickname?

• Johnny G
  Correct! Johnny G was named one of the "10 Most Influential People in Fitness" by Men's Fitness magazine.
• G. Love
  Incorrect. Johnny G was named one of the "10 Most Influential People in Fitness" by Men's Fitness magazine.
• Gee-Whiz
  Incorrect. Johnny G was named one of the "10 Most Influential People in Fitness" by Men's Fitness magazine.

8. What is the name of the world's largest extreme sports tournament?

• Extreme Olympics
  Incorrect. The Summer X Games were established in 1995 by ESPN.
• Summer X Games
  Correct! The Summer X Games were established in 1995 by ESPN.
• The Alternative Games
  Incorrect. The Summer X Games were established in 1995 by ESPN.

9. Kickboxing was popularized in the late 80s by what action star?

• Arnold Schwarzenegger
  Incorrect. Van Damme starred in Kickboxer in 1989.
• Jean-Claude Van Damme
  Correct! Van Damme starred in Kickboxer in 1989.
• Chow Yun-Fat
  Incorrect. Van Damme starred in Kickboxer in 1989.

10. What is the emphasis of Tai Chi?

• slow, graceful body movements
  Correct! Tai Chi movements are intended to allow chi (cosmic energy) to flow through one's body.
• self-protection with swords and sticks
  Incorrect. Tai Chi movements are intended to allow chi (cosmic energy) to flow through one's body.
• wrist, elbow, and shoulder twists, and graceful falls
  Incorrect. Tai Chi movements are intended to allow chi (cosmic energy) to flow through one's body.