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1. 1. Isotonic 2. Isometric 3. Isokenetic






2. Isotonic muscle contractions in which the muscle gets longer as it contracts that is - when a weight is gradually lowered and the contracting muscle gets longer as it gives up tension. also called negative exercise.






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






4. Calories per gram Carbs






5. Consuming calories in amounts equal to the number of calories expended. individuals who want to increase lean body mass need to increase caloric intake while carefully increasing the intensity and duration of their physical activity.






6. When there is both an concentric and eccentric contraction what type of PRE is it?






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






8. Percentage of protein for diet






9. Calories per gram of protein






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






11. What is it that keeps blood from rushing down to your feet in between heart beats.






12. What do tendons connect to






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






14. Vitamins - minerals and water






15. 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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16. What blood pressure brings a diagnosis of high blood pressure or hypertension






17. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






23. Which kind of goal is more sensible (SMART) when one is beginning to make a change in lifestyle






24. 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






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






26. If you want to strengthen your muscles and increase your muscle mass (hypertrophy) - you should do How many repetitions per set/ How many sets






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






28. 24 - 48 hours after the exercise.






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






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






31. Percentage of fat in diet






32. Needed in relatively large amounts; calcium - phosphorous - sulfur - potassium - magnesium - sodium and chloride. Needed for muscle contraction - blood pressure maintenance - blood clotting and bone maintenance. (what they do - come from)






33. For men and women is 17-25






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






35. Too little of the body weight composed of fat. special concern particularly when associated with overtraining - low calorie intake - competitive stress and poor diet. with this amenorrhea may occur which places the woman at risk for bone loss and oth






36. Percentage carbs in diet






37. For metabolic syndrome - What is considered high for triglycerides






38. Where are those minerals stored first.






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






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






41. 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.






42. Specific - Measurable - Attainable - Relevant - Timely






43. What is VO2 max a measure of






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






45. 5 organs or systems all be fit; heart - lungs - blood vessels - blood and muscles






46. 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






47. 10-20% males 17-28% females






48. 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.






49. The amount of energy expended at rest is referred to 1






50. 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