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1. 10-20% males 17-28% females






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






3. Type of muscle contraction in which the muscle remains the same length. Also known as static contraction.






4. Servings of protein






5. 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






6. 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)






7. What are minerals mostly made from






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






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






10. 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






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






12. Meaning you have a good heart and are not at risk for getting heart disease or diabetes






13. 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






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






15. 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 -






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






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






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






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






20. Total cholesterol 200 - healthy HDL 50 or above - Healthy LDL less than 100 -healthy triglycerides less than 150






21. If you want to develop or maintain cardiovascular fitness level and are working at a vigorous intensity - how long should you plan to exercise on your work out days






22. 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






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






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






25. Fruits - veggies - beverages - watermelon - pineapples - apples - oranges - grapes - lettuce - cucumbers - carrots - celery.






26. 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 .






27. 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






28. What is VO2 max a measure of






29. 1 to 2 lbs per week - for example 3500 calories use up to or not eat 500 calories.






30. Come from plants; a plant derived chemical that is not considered an essential nutrient in the human diet but is believed to have beneficial health effects






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






32. Carbohydrates - fat and protein.






33. 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






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






35. What happens to your muscles during an isometric exercise






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






37. What is the largest artery in the body






38. What disease is also known as the silent killer






39. Where are those minerals stored first.






40. Phosphorous - it is 2nd most abundant mineral in our bodies. it is found in every cell and it is needed for strong bones - teeth and metabolism - also vitamin B can only be activated when it is attached when it is attached to phosphorus. we need abou






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






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






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






44. Damages the kidneys-body has to process more nitrogen - leaches calcium from bones only from meat - environmental costs/ effects






45. Percentage of fat in diet






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






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






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






50. 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