You Don’t Have To Lift To Pass This Workout Quiz, But It Helps
- by Dylan Dembrow
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Are you someone that watches what they eat? Hits the gym on a regular basis? Makes sure that you’re not letting age get the better of you?
Not only does eating healthy and working out make you look better, they’re the most crucial parts of living a healthy (and happy) life. And while maintaining a balanced diet is certainly the harder part of that equation, let's take a closer look at your gym routine and find out exactly where your fitness priorities are at.
Though the Internet is a great resource for looking up exercise info, there’s certainly an overabundance of information and misinformation that still needs to be sifted through. If you’ve ever sat down to make yourself a workout routine, we’re sure there was a time when you didn’t know the difference between a rep or a set, a healthy active and inactive heart rate, or whether it was better to stick with free weights or resistance machines.
While there are plenty of Youtubers and workout gurus who will try to get you to buy their latest supplements or subscribe to their cutting-edge routines, the fact of the matter is that the only way to get into shape is to actually commit to the grueling work over and over again. So let's see how much you actually know about working out!
Do you prefer to workout at the gym or at home?
Some people need to be surrounded by others to get anything done. Not only does the company keep them motivated since you’re all working toward a similar goal, but it also provides a bit of an audience to make you work that much harder.
How many days out of the week would you workout if you could?
While an importance on health becomes increasingly prominent in our culture, many have made exercise a part of their daily routines. But sometimes it’s hard to find time to spare in the midst of a busy workweek. So how many days would you like to workout if scheduling weren’t a factor?
How long would you rather workout for?
If you’re someone who has the time to workout every day of the week, you can likely still stay in great shape with shorter workouts. But if you only have a few days to spare, you might be able to accomplish the same thing by upping your workout time.
Pick your favorite exercise.
These four exercises have been a staple of staying in shape for decades. But that’s also because they can be extremely difficult to accomplish — though the discomfort is often worth the results. So which one of the four would you rather do?
Pick your least favorite exercise.
Just as you have your favorite exercises, we’re sure that you have a ton that you’d rather not do. But as we’re sure you well know, working out and eating healthy isn’t about immediate gratification, it's about staying fit for the long run.
Do you prefer go to the gym alone or with friends?
People who played sports throughout high school and college probably got used to always working out with a friend or their entire team, which means it may actually be hard for you to get a good sweat going without that extra bit of camaraderie.
Do you prefer to use a spotter?
Another reason that some people prefer to workout with a friend is that they always have a spotter. While you could certainly hit the gym without one, there are some exercises you just simply should not do without someone there to assist you -- like bench pressing.
Do you prefer free weights or resistance machines?
They say that if you’re trying to pack on the muscle, you should almost always opt for free weights as opposed to resistance machines. This is because all the extra balancing you have to do with free weights activates extra muscles throughout the workout.
Would you rather attended a spinning class or a yoga class?
If you’re trying to build muscle, the majority of your exercises should involve lifting weights. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t ignore other areas like cardio or flexibility as well. So would you rather take a spinning or a yoga class?
After working out, would you rather take a cold shower or hot shower?
For some people, just thinking about hopping into an ice cold — or even just lukewarm shower — makes them shiver. But things like ice baths and cold showers actually help reduce the inflammation that accompanies working out. This soothes your joints and muscles for quicker recovery.
What’s your favorite muscle group to workout?
Of course, only focusing on one muscle group won’t get you in very good shape in the long run. So while we’re sure you workout both your upper and lower body, we better there’s one muscle group where you put in a little extra effort.
What’s your least favorite muscle group to work out?
Of course, only focusing on one muscle group won’t get you in very good shape in the long run. So while we’re sure you work out both your upper and lower body, we better there’s one muscle group where you put in a little extra effort.
Do you ever get sweaty after a workout?
Although sweating doesn’t necessarily prove how hard you’re working out, we think it’s safe to say that if you never perspire while exercising, you’re probably not pushing yourself very far. Of course, the flip side of this is the people who pour sweat when they’re doing nothing but sleeping.
What’s your preferred way to get protein?
There’s no way around it — if you want to build muscle, you’re going to have to up your protein intake. Luckily, there are a ton of protein-rich foods to choose from, but some are certainly healthier than others. So which one of these options would you rather go for?
How many calories would you rather consume a day if you were a bodybuilder?
How many calories you choose to consume will largely depend on your fitness goals. Are you in a bulking phase? Cutting phase? Or are you just trying to maintain where you’re currently at? Or maybe you workout so hard that you can eat as much as your stomach desires.
What time of the day is the best to hit the gym?
Are you someone that’s able to wake up and immediately spring into action? While this may help you check off your workout first thing in the morning, many people simply don’t have the energy (or motivation) to get this done right away.
How would you feel about working out twice in the same day?
If you played sports on the high school or college level, then you probably remember how much your dreaded two-a-day practices. But if you’re looking to train for something competitive, there may be no better way to get yourself in shape fast.
What’s the best warm up?
Jumping straight into lifting heavy weights is a sure fire way to rip muscle tissue or pull something. Therefore, you should absolutely warm your body up before you get into the workout proper. So how would you rather get loosened up?
What’s the best cool down?
While cooling down might not be as important as warming up, your body should be at its most flexible post-workout, meaning that this is a good time to take advantage of the opportunity if you want to increase your gains for the next workout.
What's a reasonable amount for a gym membership?
The reason that many people have taken to setting up a gym at their house is because gym membership costs are going through the roof. So do you seek out the cheapest gym you can find, or do you prefer to splurge on something you know is good for you?
How many reps do you prefer to do in a set?
They say that if you’re trying to build extra muscle, you should strive to do 8-10 reps per exercise. And if you want to build only lean muscle, you should drop the weight down and up your reps to 12-15. So where on the spectrum would you rather land?
How many sets per exercise is optimal?
While there’s a pretty set standard when it comes to rep count, there are many schools of thought surrounding the number of sets per exercise. Some people think you should stay with one exercise until your burnt out, others say that you should continuously be switching it up every single set.
How long should you rest in between each set?
Some people spend more of their time resting in between sets than they do actually exercising. While this might be effective if you’re an experienced powerlifter, it’s probably not the best way to burn calories/ build muscle if you’re new to the game.
Would you rather run a Tough Mudder or a marathon?
Though they’ve only been around for less than a decade, Tough Mudders have exploded in popularity over just the last few years. Meanwhile, marathons have been around for over a hundred years. But which one would you rather participate in?
What is the best workout to build your chest?
Some guys believe that having a large chest is the key to an ideal physique. Unfortunately, the chest can be a much harder area to pinpoint than say the tricep or the back. So which chest-building exercise would you rather complete?
What is the best workout to build your legs?
If you hit the gym on a regular basis, then there’s a good chance that even just reading the word “squat” or “lunge” may make your legs ache. So while running may not be as painful, do you still think it’s as effective for building leg muscles?
What is the best workout to build your back?
The back is an often ignored muscle group because it’s not something you exactly see in the mirror on an everyday basis. But your back is one of the biggest muscle groups on your body that connects to every other area, meaning it should never be ignored.
What is the best workout to build your shoulders?
If you’re looking to develop a V-shaped body, one of the quickest ways to do so is to build up your shoulders and traps. But hitting all three sides of your shoulders might involve more workouts than your previously thought.
What is the most effective way to get a six pack?
People think of a six-pack as the epitome of fitness. But, in fact, everyone has a six-pack hidden within them — it’s just a matter of removing the belly fat to make the muscles visible. So what do you think is the best way to accomplish this?
Which actor do you think is in better shape?
The Fast and the Furious franchise is overflowing with testosterone, which is largely thanks to two of the series’ most prominent actors: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Vin Diesel. So which one of these macho men do you think is in better shape?
Which actress do you think is in better shape?
Of course, these days, it’s not just male actors who get to be action stars. Both Charlize Theron and Scarlett Johansson have starred in some of the best action movies in recent memory, including Atomic Blonde and Avengers: Infinity War. So who do you think is more fit?
Would you rather attend a pilates class or a CrossFit class?
CrossFit has gotten a lot of notoriety these days — especially because of the number of people that like to boast that they do CrossFit. So are you fully onboard with the fad, or would you rather partake in some good old-fashioned Pilates?
When do you think it's easiest to stay fit?
The reason that pretty much everyone decides to workout is that they don’t want to lose the health and fitness that they had in their youth. Getting old certainly isn’t fun, but staying in shape makes it a heck of a lot easier.
Which one of these gym pet peeves annoys you the most?
If you go to the gym on even a semi-regular basis, we’re sure you’ve developed a long list of irksome behaviors that you’ve seen other gym-goers engage in. So which one of these annoying habits tends to tick you off the most?
What would you rather do when someone is hogging a piece of equipment?
Of course, maybe the most common annoyance is when someone won’t get off a piece of equipment that you’ve been waiting to use. So does working out get your blood boiling even more? Or are you able to approach the situation diplomatically?
