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






2. 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






3. Percentage carbs in diet






4. When doing an isotonic exercise - should you breathe in on the effort - or out on the effort.






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






6. increase heart rate - increase breathing rate - redistribution of blood skeletal muscles - improved oxygen uptake






7. For men and women is 17-25






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






9. Which is the top number diastolic or systolic.






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






11. 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






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






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






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






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






16. Which is a good use of and necessary thing for strength training






17. Servings of protein






18. 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






19. Which kind of exercise involves muscle shortening but not muscle lengthening






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






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






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






23. Cancer prevention - high blood pressure - heart disease - prevent stroke -prevents obesity - increases brain function -helps prevent depression






24. The fat that your body needs to function. Regulation - 5% males 10% females - is necessary for temperature regulation - shock absorption and the regulation of essential nutrients - including vitamins ADEK.






25. How much bottled water is said to come from the same sources as municipal water.






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






27. Help you digest slowly (complex fibers) - blood sugar level even - prevent constipation whole foods - glycemic - are good because they have vmfp - vitamins - minerals fibers and Phytochemicals






28. Contain all of the essential amino acids - along with most of the others. examples are meat - dairy products - and fish






29. How many vitamins are there?






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






31. 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






32. 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






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






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






35. Also known as neutraceuticals - products that contain these medically beneficial compounds - because they are a combination of pharmaceuticals and food.






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






37. 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.






38. When you press your palms together in front of your chest as hard as you can - that is an example of which kind of exercise






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






40. How much blood is in our body?






41. What is the aerobic capacity of an elite runner






42. 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 -






43. Heredity does not affect your destiny - genetics loads the gun but lifestyle pulls the trigger. so there are things that you inherent but how you ultimately live can affect your look






44. 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.






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






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






47. Carbohydrates - fat and protein.






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






49. 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






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