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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. Which kind of PRE is used when you do lunges with no free weights






3. What disease is also known as the silent killer






4. When do people with no interventions such as exercise program reach their maximum strength






5. Challenge muscles more than normal - to get improvement






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






7. Having both eccentric and concentric contraction which PRE is it?






8. Carbs come from - grams per fiber 25-35% - fruits and veggies per day 5 servings






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






10. 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 -






11. Who invented the 6-20 scale for RPE






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






13. (how and why treated)






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






15. Food to which nutrients are added in amounts greater than what would naturally occur in the food






16. 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






17. 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.






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






19. Muscles are exercised at levels beyond their normal use.






20. 24 - 48 hours after the exercise.






21. You need to replenish these when you are exercising over an hour or when it is very hot outside - you definitely need to when you have been exercising for more than 3 hours; pretzels will help.






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






23. Monounsaturated or polyunsaturated fats that are usually liquid at room temperature and come primarily from vegetable sources.






24. Precontemplation - not thinking about stopping Contemplation - considering stopping eating themPreparation - looking for healthier snacks Action - starts to eat fewer tootsie pops Maintenance - only eating four tootsie pops every month






25. Lower back and lower abdominal muscles






26. 1. Isotonic 2. Isometric 3. Isokenetic






27. Considered large abdominal circumference for men and for women






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






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






30. Ratings of Perceived Exertion






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






32. How often per minute at rest does the heart beat in a normal person.






33. What is VO2 max a measure of






34. 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






35. 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






36. Where are those minerals stored first.






37. The heart rate reserve method of calculating target heart rate range uses age as well as...






38. Smooth - cardiac and skeletal






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






40. Metabolic fitness and Bone integrity






41. Which is the top number diastolic or systolic.






42. Fruits - veggies - beverages - watermelon - pineapples - apples - oranges - grapes - lettuce - cucumbers - carrots - celery.






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






44. Calories in a pound






45. What are the lower chambers called






46. Book suggests doing resistance exercises slowly - How many seconds do they suggest for concentric contractions






47. Kinds of Vegetarians






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






49. 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.






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