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1. DOMS






2. A training technique used to develop explosive power. It consists of isotonic -concentric muscle contractions performed after a prestretch or an eccentric contraction of a muscle; greater stimulus to their muscles and improve their body's ability to






3. Has been shown to help improve balance and mobility in the elderly. It is used in rehabilitation and in specialized training regiments for sports.






4. Meaning you have a good heart and are not at risk for getting heart disease or diabetes






5. Sulfur 4th most abundant mineral in the body. there is no recommended in take amount for sulfur - because it is found in protein - as long as you meet your daily requirement for protein you will get enough sulfur






6. These conditions are caused by inactivity - and account for a large percentage of our health care costs.






7. A blood substance that picks up bad cholesterol - takes it to the liver and helps remove it from the body; often called good cholesterol; can not replenish of with foods - to replenish a good way to replenish






8. In context of strength training - what does HIT stand for?






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






10. Left Ventricle - aorta - small blood vessels - capillaries - veins - right atrium - right ventricle - left atrium - left ventricle






11. Both: are chemicals the body need to function; Minerals are needed in larger quantities (pounds - versus ounces of vitamins) - minerals are not destroyed - broken down or transformed in the body; minerals cannot be made by the body - have to get from






12. How long should static stretches be held






13. 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.






14. For metabolic syndrome - What is considered high for triglycerides






15. How many essential amino acids






16. What percent of Americans will experience back pain in their lives






17. 3 pieces of equipment in the fitness center that helps with functional balance






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






19. What is the aerobic capacity of an elite runner






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






21. What is the largest artery in the body






22. Body fat that is located in the core of the body - also known as central fat. located in the abdominal cavity as opposed to subcutaneous dangers are heart disease - stroke - breast cancer - type 2 diabetes.






23. (Progressive Resistance Exercise) the type of physical activity done with the intent of improving muscle fitness.






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






25. What are the upper chambers of the heart called






26. Clinical term that implies higher normal levels of body fat and potential risk for development of obesity. values of a 25 BMI are considered overweight 66% of U.S.






27. If Peter weighs 167lbs and is doing an activity requiring 4 MET; How many calories is he expending per hour on that activity.






28. Vegetarians who include dairy and eggs in thier diet. they do not have the same concerns as vegans -






29. Calories in a pound






30. Iodine - it is needed to avoid a thyroid disease called goiter - because that was the leading reason for rejecting recruits during WWI - the government decided to add it to table salt in 1924 - and that has just about eliminated the disease -






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






32. The range of motion available in a joint. It is affected by muscle length - joint structure and other factors. A fit person can move the body joints through a full range of motion in work and in play .






33. Percentage of protein for diet






34. What disease is also known as the silent killer






35. Carbohydrates - fat and protein.






36. How many amino acids are there






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






38. Servings of protein






39. I have been doing 2 sets of 8 reps each with 8-lb. weights - how might I apply the principle of progression






40. How many vitamins are there?






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






42. Smooth - cardiac and skeletal






43. Calories per gram Carbs






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






45. 24 - 48 hours after the exercise.






46. 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






47. When muscles are working what percent of blood flow do they receive






48. 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






49. Lower back and lower abdominal muscles






50. A hormone that makes you feel full; plays a crucial role in altering appetite and in speeding up or slowing down the metabolism. some people are resistant to this because of genetics