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1. Servings of protein






2. 5-8 strength ( More weights less reps) 8-12 general fitness (HIT enough weight to fatigue the muscles) 12-25 endurance (less weight more reps)






3. It stretches and stays like taffy






4. What is VO2 max a measure of






5. If you have been doing 25 push-ups every day for 6 months - are you working on improving your muscle strength






6. Sodium and chlorine. tied for 5th abundant. both are electrolytes and postassium - most people get plenty of sodium - and many get too much. the upper level is 2300 mg a day which is about 1 teaspoon. Chloride helps us digest food and need about the






7. What do ligaments connect to






8. The amount of energy expended at rest is referred to 1






9. Slow twitch (Type I)fast twitch (Type IIb) intermediate Twitch (Type IIa)






10. Hormone that makes you feel hungry






11. Limit saturated fat to 7-10% limit cholesterol to 300mg - 200mg if you are at high risk for diabetes - avoid trans fatty acids like - mac n cheese - eat cold water fish twice a week






12. How many amino acids are there






13. Hardening of the arteries due to conditions that cause the arterial walls to become thick - hard and nonelastic.






14. Important for bone information and metabolism






15. Refers to a person's body type. One researcher (Sheldon) suggested that there are three basic body types: ectomorph (linear) - mesomorph (muscular) - and endomorph (round)






16. What disease is also known as the silent killer






17. Isotonic muscle contractions in which the muscles gets shorter as it contracts - such as when a joint is bent and two body parts move closer together






18. Potassium - it is the third most abundant mineral in the body. it is an electrolyte - they help with proper nerve and muscle function - such as beating of the heart. we need about 4700mg per day - good sources include fruits and veggies - especially






19. What is the average aerobic capacity of a normal person






20. Does not appear in plants - it is man made they shoot hydrogen into the vegetable oil. harmful effects are raises LDL which may lead to plaque build up also known as atherosclerosis. If the readings of trans fat in a product are less than .5% compani






21. Also is Stages of Change; 1. Precontemplation - not considering stopping 2. Contemplation - considering stopping3. Preparation - looking for programs 4. Action - makes a change 5. Maintenance - keep the change for 6 months

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22. If you are using the HIT method of training you would normally do How many sets






23. Too little of the body weight composed of fat. special concern particularly when associated with overtraining - low calorie intake - competitive stress and poor diet. with this amenorrhea may occur which places the woman at risk for bone loss and oth






24. Are essential to life but needed in very small quantities - amount less than a teaspoon; iron - zinc - copper - iodine - selenium - manganese - fluorine - chromium - molybdenum. are needed in smaller amounts - we have less than 1 teaspoon of them in






25. Are the transfer stations where oxygen and fuel are released - and waste products - such as carbon dioxide - are removed from the tissues.






26. When doing an isotonic exercise - should you breathe in on the effort - or out on the effort.






27. The deposition of materials along the arterial walls; a type of arteriosclerosis






28. What does MET stand for






29. Special name antioxidants - (How they affect vegans)






30. Fat - located under the skin. skinfold measures - can be used to estimate body fatness; waist to hip circumference ratio - can be an indicator.






31. What kind of stretch helps to improve long term flexibility safely - with no help from others






32. It is not true that the ______ you do a strength exercise - the more it builds your muscles






33. The oxygen-carrying protein (molecule) of red blood cells






34. 24 - 48 hours after the exercise.






35. Type of muscle contraction in which the muscle remains the same length. Also known as static contraction.






36. DOMS






37. Come from plants; a plant derived chemical that is not considered an essential nutrient in the human diet but is believed to have beneficial health effects






38. In a single day How many gallons of blood does the heart pump






39. Muscles work in pairs - if you are working one muscle - what do we call its pair? (on the other side of the body) Chest vs Upper Back - Biceps vs Triceps - Quadriceps vs Hamstrings - Abductors vs Aductors - Anterior Deltoids vs Posterior Deltoids






40. Tends to deteriorate with age - and this is partly due to corresponding declines in muscle strength - range of motion - and a lower ability to coordinate muscle movements.






41. When hanging from for a long time from the chin up bar is an example of what PRE






42. Muscle fitness (endurance and strength) - cardiovascular - flexibility and body composition






43. Which is a good use of and necessary thing for strength training






44. The lower blood pressure number - often called 'resting pressure' It is the pressure in the arteries at its lowest level occurring just before the next beat of the heart.






45. Calories per gram - trans fat - saturated - unsaturated - monounsaturated and polyunsaturated and trans fat - secondary source of fuel - provides protective layer around organs - insulated body from the cold - transports fat soluble vitamins ADEK -






46. Helps with weight control - helps posture - prevents back pain - can become more limber






47. Nine basic amino acids that the human body cannot produce and that must be obtained from food sources.






48. We have and need this trace mineral the most. Good sources mostly come from meat and fish but vegetarians can find it in legumes - eggs (lacto-ovo vegetarians) - whole grains - fortified cereals. Iron deficiency in the U.S. and Canada is rare - but a






49. If you want to strengthen your muscles and increase your muscle mass (hypertrophy) - you should do How many repetitions per set/ How many sets






50. Exercise/ moving around - digestion - Basal Metabolic Rate