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Question 1

Rowing is a resistance-based exercise.

------------------- Please Select the Nearest Answer ------------------- A- True B- False

Question 2

What is intensity?

------------------- Please Select the Nearest Answer ------------------- A- is the amount of effort put in by the rower, their level of exertion B- is how high a stroke rate the rower can achieve C- is the highest heart rate a rower can achieve

Question 3

Rowing is a self-paced exercise.

------------------- Please Select the Nearest Answer ------------------- A- True B- False

Question 4

What is meant by the term ‘self paced’ in terms of exercise?  

------------------- Please Select the Nearest Answer ------------------- A- You exercise at your desired intensity. Limits are your psychology B- You row at your desired stroke rate C- You exercise at 60% effort.

Question 5

What muscle groups are used when rowing?

------------------- Please Select the Nearest Answer ------------------- A- Legs B- Legs and Arms C- Legs, Arms and Torso

Question 6

A smooth even rowing stroke is important because:

------------------- Please Select the Nearest Answer ------------------- A- it feels nice B- it spreads the work evenly over the major muscle groups in proportion to their strength/size C- it promotes strength D- it avoids the risk of straining a muscle

Question 7

What is the principal energy system used in rowing?

------------------- Please Select the Nearest Answer ------------------- A- Fat burning Energy System B- Anaerobic Energy System C- Aerobic Energy System

Question 8

Over what distance is an Olympic class rowing event held? 

------------------- Please Select the Nearest Answer ------------------- A- 500m B- 1000m C- 2000m D- 5000m

Question 9

What major benefit did the invention of the sliding seat have to rowing?

------------------- Please Select the Nearest Answer ------------------- A- it made boats go faster B- it utilised the strength of the legs in coordination with that of the torso and arms C- it was more comfortable to sit on, so the rower could train for longer

Question 10

Rowing is the most efficient aerobic exercise because it

------------------- Please Select the Nearest Answer ------------------- A- is fun B- recruits a larger muscle mass than any other aerobic exercise C- is not a common exercise

Question 11

How do you change intensity when you are rowing?

------------------- Please Select the Nearest Answer ------------------- A- You pull a lever which changes the resistance setting B- You change the weight of the boat C- You cannot change intensity D- Row harder and faster

Question 12

In what way does the WaterRower simulate rowing

------------------- Please Select the Nearest Answer ------------------- A- It is made out of wood and water B- It feels more like rowing C- Its WaterFlywheel is similar to a blade moving through the water and the volume of the water

Question 13

When rowing on the WaterRower, does an increased effort: 

------------------- Please Select the Nearest Answer ------------------- A- Increase the drag effect? B- Decrease the drag effect? C- Have no effect on the drag?