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1. Total cholesterol 200 - healthy HDL 50 or above - Healthy LDL less than 100 -healthy triglycerides less than 150






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






3. B and C - B-1: whole grains - lean a meat and poultry - legumes and nuts - B-12: animal products (benefits and drawbacks) - these we need to make sure we get enough of - because they exit the body regularly






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






5. What doesnt cause DOMS






6. Cant make them in our body - good for our brain - liver and kidney reduce growth sunflower - soy beans - and corn






7. 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.






8. 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






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






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






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. What are minerals mostly made from






13. Type of muscle contraction in which the muscle changes length - either shortening (concentrically) or lengthening (eccentrically)






14. How much blood is in our body?






15. 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






16. Carbohydrates - fat and protein.






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






18. Which is the top number diastolic or systolic.






19. 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






20. Challenge muscles more than normal - to get improvement






21. How long should static stretches be held






22. It strengthens bones and makes teeth more resistant to decay. Most public water systems are treated with fluoride - so that it is a good source. too much fluoride can damage teeth - so do not swallow toothpastes or mouthwashes with fluoride in them.






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






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






25. back pain -core strength -weight control (for every 2 lbs of muscle the body can burn more calories)






26. You need it in cell walls - used for digestion - making hormones and part of nerves. Like a waxy substance but not fat but like looks like it - cant be used as an energy source - HDL and LDL high density lip protein total > 200






27. How many vitamins are there?






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






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






30. What are the upper chambers of the heart called






31. Milo of Crotona is an example of what two principles






32. Specific - Measurable - Attainable - Relevant - Timely






33. Spiritual - social - emotional-mental - intellectual - physical






34. Blood pressure above 130/85 - a fasting blood sugar level of 100 or higher - blood triglycerides of 150 or above






35. Lots of sugar not many other nutrients 'sweets' table sugar - cookies - cake and ice creams. bad for your teeth






36. Osteoarthritis - breast cancer - uterine cancer - cervical cancer - intracranial hypertension - risk of cataracts - decrease life by 18-10 years. Android Northern above belly button Gynoid Southern below belly button - where fat is placed.






37. 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






38. Where are those minerals stored first.






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






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






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






42. Why is the 'heart rate reserve method -' of calculating training pulse rate considered more accurate than the 'percentage of maximum heart rate' method






43. 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






44. (how and why treated)






45. 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






46. 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 -






47. What should you feel when doing flexibility exercises






48. Recommended frequency for flexibility exercises - and What is the minimum






49. Increase exercise - strength and cardio - reduce calorie intake - decrease fat - sugar and alcohol






50. How many amino acids are there