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1. Sodium and chlorine. tied for 5th abundant. both are electrolytes and postassium - most people get plenty of sodium - and many get too much. the upper level is 2300 mg a day which is about 1 teaspoon. Chloride helps us digest food and need about the






2. A blood substance that picks up bad cholesterol - takes it to the liver and helps remove it from the body; often called good cholesterol; can not replenish of with foods - to replenish a good way to replenish






3. What are the upper chambers of the heart called






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






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






6. Heart monitor - Talk Test -RPE (13-16) - METS -Pulse Rate (heart rate reserved/ maximum hear rate method)






7. Lowers LDL but does not lower HDL. sources can be olive oil - olives - avacado - seeds and nuts.






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






9. Percentage carbs in diet






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






11. Servings of protein






12. 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 .






13. Which is the top number diastolic or systolic.






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






15. What do ligaments connect to






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






17. 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






18. Are essential to life but needed in very small quantities - amount less than a teaspoon; iron - zinc - copper - iodine - selenium - manganese - fluorine - chromium - molybdenum. are needed in smaller amounts - we have less than 1 teaspoon of them in






19. 5 organs or systems all be fit; heart - lungs - blood vessels - blood and muscles






20. Percentage of fat in diet






21. 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






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






23. 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.






24. Benefit performance in sports - injury prevention -






25. Ability of muscles to exert themselves repeatedly. A fit person can repeat movements for a long period without undue fatigue.






26. 3 pieces of equipment in the fitness center that helps with functional balance






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






28. Which muscle fibers can help you excel at jumping for rebounds in basketball






29. 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






30. 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.






31. Vitamins - minerals and water






32. 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






33. 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






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






35. Magnesium - only need 1 oz or less - compared with 3lbs of calcium - but it is needed for over 300 chemical reactions that keep us alive. more than half our magnesium is in our bones - Calcium gives bones strength; magnesium gives bones elasticity -






36. 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 -






37. Is not a form of Fat - cannot be used as a fuel. has 2 structural components HDL and LDL






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






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






40. Calories per gram Carbs






41. Occurs 24 hours after exercise






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






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






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






45. Help prevent cancer by absorbing free particals.






46. The recommended frequency for CV exercise if your goal is to attain good fitness






47. Who may need supplements






48. What should you feel when doing flexibility exercises






49. Stage 1 hypertension is present if your blood pressure is equal to or greater than what systolic and what diastolic number.






50. What blood pressure brings a diagnosis of high blood pressure or hypertension







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