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






2. How much blood is in our body?






3. Give us energy - every grain of carb gives us 4 calories 9 fat calories - broken down into sugars - then enters the blood stream - stored in liver or muscles or is used up.






4. Vitamins - minerals and water






5. A dark-colored adipose tissue with many blood vessels - involved in the rapid production of heat in hibernating animals and human babies






6. Why is the blood in the veins blueish and the blood in arteries red






7. Osteoarthritis - breast cancer - uterine cancer - cervical cancer - intracranial hypertension - risk of cataracts - decrease life by 18-10 years. Android Northern above belly button Gynoid Southern below belly button - where fat is placed.






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






9. 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






10. Calories per gram Carbs






11. 5 organs or systems all be fit; heart - lungs - blood vessels - blood and muscles






12. 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






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






14. Servings of protein






15. 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.






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






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






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






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






20. 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






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






22. What is the aerobic capacity of an elite runner






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






24. 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.






25. 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 .






26. 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






27. Where are those minerals stored first.






28. What percent of Americans will experience back pain in their lives






29. 2 knids of people that need to do PNF stretches






30. Calories in a pound






31. 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






32. Percentage carbs in diet






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






34. How many amino acids are there






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






36. 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.






37. Primary sources come from animals. dietary fats that are usually solid at room temperature and come primarily from animal sources; excessive fat particularly this kind can lead to atherosclerosis cardiovascular disease and breast - prostate and colon






38. What disease is also known as the silent killer






39. What happens to your muscles during an isometric exercise






40. For the purposes of diagnosing metabolic syndrome - What is considered high blood pressure.






41. Percentage of protein for diet






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






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






44. How many essential amino acids






45. What are proteins made of






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






47. 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






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






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






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