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1. What is the average resting heart rate in the US






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






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






4. Which kind of muscle fibers help you excel at long distance running






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






6. Who invented the 6-20 scale for RPE






7. 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






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






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






10. As a person becomes more aerobically fit - what happens to their heart rate






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






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






13. 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






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






15. 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 .






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






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






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






19. Before you do serious resistance or cardio exercises what should you be SURE to do?






20. 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






21. 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






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






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






24. 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.






25. Too little of sodium - brain cells can be affected. confusion - seizures - and coma. Sweating and losing a lot of sodium - drinking a lot of water - so much that the kidneys cant get rid of it fast. such as marathons or radio drinking water contests






26. ADEK - if they stay around too much they could damage organs; stored in fat cells. Vitamin A - milk - cheese - fruits and eggs and veggies - Vitamin D - important (extremely) bones helps absorbs calcium in bones; milks and eggs and sunlight salmon -






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






28. Hormone that makes you feel hungry






29. 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.






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






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






32. Also is Stages of Change; 1. Precontemplation - not considering stopping 2. Contemplation - considering stopping3. Preparation - looking for programs 4. Action - makes a change 5. Maintenance - keep the change for 6 months

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






34. How long should static stretches be held






35. Individuals who are overweight or obese as children are more likely to be overweight as adults. over fatness in children causes the body to produce more fat cells; Children who are adopted are said to take on the BMI of their birth parents rather tha






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






37. Contain some but not all of the essential amino acids examples would be beans - ntus and rice. have to combine your foods so gt all 9 essential amino acids.






38. Kinds of Vegetarians






39. What do ligaments connect to






40. Limit saturated fat to 7-10% limit cholesterol to 300mg - 200mg if you are at high risk for diabetes - avoid trans fatty acids like - mac n cheese - eat cold water fish twice a week






41. Refers to a person's body type. One researcher (Sheldon) suggested that there are three basic body types: ectomorph (linear) - mesomorph (muscular) - and endomorph (round)






42. 5 organs or systems all be fit; heart - lungs - blood vessels - blood and muscles






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






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






45. How many essential amino acids






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






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






48. Some arsenic is found in these - (how big in country - draw backs of drinking bottled water)






49. Stretches but then comes back to its original state like a rubber band






50. Fat - located under the skin. skinfold measures - can be used to estimate body fatness; waist to hip circumference ratio - can be an indicator.