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1. 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.






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






3. Serve a variety of functions within the body. as co-enzymes for metabolism of different nutrients - contribute to the regulatory of energy stores and assist in immune functions. Antioxidants are those who are thought ot inactivate 'activated oxygen m






4. 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.






5. What are the lower chambers called






6. Challenge muscles more than normal - to get improvement






7. What doesnt cause DOMS






8. Lower back and lower abdominal muscles






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






10. 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






11. Give us energy - every grain of carb gives us 4 calories 9 fat calories - broken down into sugars - then enters the blood stream - stored in liver or muscles or is used up.






12. Reduce cholesterol and LDL cholesterol they also decrease levels of HDL






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






14. Vitamins - minerals and water






15. For men and women is 17-25






16. Calories per gram Carbs






17. Not regulated by FDA (food and drug administration) can make any claims - spend $ - no benefit - may be bad for you.






18. Fatty acids - found special in cold-water fish - in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. walnuts - flaxseeds and canola oil may have similar benefits






19. What happens to your muscles during an isometric exercise






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






21. 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






22. What are minerals mostly made from






23. Carbohydrates - fat and protein.






24. Zinc - it is a component of every living cell - it is used for enzyme reactions - blood clotting - taste - vision - wound healing. good immune system function - maybe that is covered under - good sources are oysters - red meat - and poultry. skip cop






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






26. 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






27. What are the upper chambers of the heart called






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






29. Ratings of Perceived Exertion






30. What is VO2 max a measure of






31. Calories in a pound






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. Which is the top number diastolic or systolic.






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






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






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






37. 10-20% males 17-28% females






38. What percent do the muscle receive when they are at rest (blood flow)






39. Static - ballistic - PNF - and Range of Motion






40. Percentage carbs in diet






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






42. 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






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






44. A type of blood fat associated with increased risk for heart disease. are related to heart disease - lose some of their ability to predict heart disease with the presence of other risk factors - so high levels are more difficult to interpret than oth






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






46. How many essential amino acids






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






48. In metabolic syndrome high blood pressure is what over what






49. 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)






50. Will not eat any thing that has to do with animals - they also dont buy leather. need to know food chemistry from incomplete amino acids. Good (in)complete = rice - beans - soy beans - nuts veggies; need to make sure they get enough B12 calcium and V