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1. Phosphorous - it is 2nd most abundant mineral in our bodies. it is found in every cell and it is needed for strong bones - teeth and metabolism - also vitamin B can only be activated when it is attached when it is attached to phosphorus. we need abou






2. 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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3. Bring your arms into you closer pinching your sides - bring arms in the shape of a diamond






4. 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)






5. 5 organs or systems all be fit; heart - lungs - blood vessels - blood and muscles






6. 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






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






8. If a 150lb woman can lift her weight - and a 200 lbs man can lift his weight they are said to have the same what






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






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






11. Is not a form of Fat - cannot be used as a fuel. has 2 structural components HDL and LDL






12. Heart monitor - Talk Test -RPE (13-16) - METS -Pulse Rate (heart rate reserved/ maximum hear rate method)






13. A positive state of the physiological systems commonly associated with reduced risk for chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.






14. Behavioral goal is associated with something you do - example is 30 minutes of brisk walking 6 days a week for the next 2 weeks; an outcome goal is associated with a physical characteristic example would be to lowering your body weight






15. Carbohydrates - fat and protein.






16. What are proteins made of






17. Damages the kidneys-body has to process more nitrogen - leaches calcium from bones only from meat - environmental costs/ effects






18. One advantage of ___________ over machines is that they work muscles other than the ones you are targeting in your exercise






19. Occurs 24 hours after exercise






20. Excessive loss of water from the body - usually through perspiration - urination - or evaporation ; sometimes water out of cells - to maintain blood pressure and volume. cells shrink - body tissue begin to dry out - cells start to shrivel and malfunc






21. 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 -






22. For the purposes of diagnosing metabolic syndrome - What is considered high blood pressure.






23. Hormone that makes you feel hungry






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






25. The ability of the muscles to exert an external force or to lift a heavy weight. A fit person can do work or play that involves exerting force - such as lifting or controlling one's own body weight.






26. How many second s do they suggest for eccentric contraction






27. Some arsenic is found in these - (how big in country - draw backs of drinking bottled water)






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






29. Lowers LDL but does not lower HDL. sources can be olive oil - olives - avacado - seeds and nuts.






30. Each additional pound of muscle you build increases your basal metabolic rate by How many calories per day.






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






32. Women 8 cups and men 12 cups






33. What is a normal healthy blood pressure






34. Is considered to be the best indicator of cardiovascular fitness - and aerobic physically activity is the preferred method for achieving it






35. Based on the principle of rest and recovery how long should you rest a muscle group before doing serious resistance training on that muscle group again.






36. They are highly adaptable and have biochemical and physiological properties of fast and slow twitch fibers






37. How much blood is in our body?






38. How often per year does the heart beat in a normal person?






39. For men and women is 17-25






40. PRE strengthens your muscles - and it also strengthens something else. What is that






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






42. Where are those minerals stored first.






43. For metabolic syndrome - What is considered low for HDL.






44. When doing chin-ups on the chin up bar what kind of PRE is it






45. Who invented the 6-20 scale for RPE






46. If you are using the HIT method of training you would normally do How many repetitions per set






47. Percentage of fat in diet






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






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






50. If you want to develop or maintain cardiovascular fitness level and are working at a vigorous intensity - how long should you plan to exercise on your work out days