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1. 5-8 strength ( More weights less reps) 8-12 general fitness (HIT enough weight to fatigue the muscles) 12-25 endurance (less weight more reps)






2. What are the upper chambers of the heart called






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






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






5. Each additional pound of muscle you build increases your basal metabolic rate by How many calories per day.






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






7. Nine basic amino acids that the human body cannot produce and that must be obtained from food sources.






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






9. 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.






10. It is not true that the ______ you do a strength exercise - the more it builds your muscles






11. A training technique used to develop explosive power. It consists of isotonic -concentric muscle contractions performed after a prestretch or an eccentric contraction of a muscle; greater stimulus to their muscles and improve their body's ability to






12. What is the average aerobic capacity of a normal person






13. Percentage of fat in diet






14. Calories per gram of protein






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






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






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






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






19. 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






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






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






22. 2 knids of people that need to do PNF stretches






23. 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






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






25. 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.






26. 1. Isotonic 2. Isometric 3. Isokenetic






27. How often per minute at rest does the heart beat in a normal person.






28. DOMS






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






30. Zinc - it is a component of every living cell - it is used for enzyme reactions - blood clotting - taste - vision - wound healing. good immune system function - maybe that is covered under - good sources are oysters - red meat - and poultry. skip cop






31. How many vitamins are there?






32. Serve a variety of functions within the body. as co-enzymes for metabolism of different nutrients - contribute to the regulatory of energy stores and assist in immune functions. Antioxidants are those who are thought ot inactivate 'activated oxygen m






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






34. Is considered to be the best indicator of cardiovascular fitness - and aerobic physically activity is the preferred method for achieving it






35. Percentage of protein for diet






36. We have and need this trace mineral the most. Good sources mostly come from meat and fish but vegetarians can find it in legumes - eggs (lacto-ovo vegetarians) - whole grains - fortified cereals. Iron deficiency in the U.S. and Canada is rare - but a






37. Upper blood pressure number - often called working blood pressure. it represents the pressure in the arteries at its highest level just after the heart beats






38. 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.






39. 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 -






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






41. (Progressive Resistance Exercise) the type of physical activity done with the intent of improving muscle fitness.






42. 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.






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






44. Recommended frequency for flexibility exercises - and What is the minimum






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






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






47. 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






48. What disease is also known as the silent killer






49. What are proteins made of






50. 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 -






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