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






2. Which is a good use of and necessary thing for strength training






3. 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 -






4. Calories per gram - trans fat - saturated - unsaturated - monounsaturated and polyunsaturated and trans fat - secondary source of fuel - provides protective layer around organs - insulated body from the cold - transports fat soluble vitamins ADEK -






5. 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.






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






7. 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)






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






9. What doesnt cause DOMS






10. Carbohydrates - fat and protein.






11. (how and why treated)






12. In a single day How many gallons of blood does the heart pump






13. DOMS






14. Specific - Measurable - Attainable - Relevant - Timely






15. Carbs come from - grams per fiber 25-35% - fruits and veggies per day 5 servings






16. It stretches and stays like taffy






17. Monounsaturated or polyunsaturated fats that are usually liquid at room temperature and come primarily from vegetable sources.






18. Sulfur 4th most abundant mineral in the body. there is no recommended in take amount for sulfur - because it is found in protein - as long as you meet your daily requirement for protein you will get enough sulfur






19. 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.






20. Hormone that makes you feel hungry






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






22. Ratings of Perceived Exertion






23. 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






24. 3 pieces of equipment in the fitness center that helps with functional balance






25. Percentage of protein for diet






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






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






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






29. 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 -






30. Fat - located under the skin. skinfold measures - can be used to estimate body fatness; waist to hip circumference ratio - can be an indicator.






31. If a 150lb woman can lift her weight - and a 200 lbs man can lift his weight they are said to have the same what






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






33. Having both eccentric and concentric contraction which PRE is it?






34. 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






35. Servings of protein






36. 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






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






38. They are highly adaptable and have biochemical and physiological properties of fast and slow twitch fibers






39. Why is the 'heart rate reserve method -' of calculating training pulse rate considered more accurate than the 'percentage of maximum heart rate' method






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






41. 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.






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






43. 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.






44. 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






45. Help you digest slowly (complex fibers) - blood sugar level even - prevent constipation whole foods - glycemic - are good because they have vmfp - vitamins - minerals fibers and Phytochemicals






46. What happens to your muscles during an isometric exercise






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






48. Body fat that is located in the core of the body - also known as central fat. located in the abdominal cavity as opposed to subcutaneous dangers are heart disease - stroke - breast cancer - type 2 diabetes.






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






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