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






2. 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






3. Reduce cholesterol and LDL cholesterol they also decrease levels of HDL






4. Slow twitch (Type I)fast twitch (Type IIb) intermediate Twitch (Type IIa)






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






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






7. Contain all of the essential amino acids - along with most of the others. examples are meat - dairy products - and fish






8. What are proteins made of






9. Are the transfer stations where oxygen and fuel are released - and waste products - such as carbon dioxide - are removed from the tissues.






10. 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)






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






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






13. What blood pressure brings a diagnosis of high blood pressure or hypertension






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






15. What happens to your muscles during an isometric exercise






16. Percentage of protein for diet






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






18. 5 organs or systems all be fit; heart - lungs - blood vessels - blood and muscles






19. Calories per gram Carbs






20. Excessive loss of water from the body - usually through perspiration - urination - or evaporation ; sometimes water out of cells - to maintain blood pressure and volume. cells shrink - body tissue begin to dry out - cells start to shrivel and malfunc






21. How many vitamins are there?






22. How much blood is in our body?






23. Where are those minerals stored first.






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






25. How long should static stretches be held






26. What are the 2 components of muscle fitness






27. 3 pieces of equipment in the fitness center that helps with functional balance






28. 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.






29. 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






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






31. Percentage carbs in diet






32. PRE strengthens your muscles - and it also strengthens something else. What is that






33. Muscles are exercised at levels beyond their normal use.






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






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






36. How many amino acids are there






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






38. 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






39. What doesnt cause DOMS






40. What is the aerobic capacity of an elite runner






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






42. Hormone that makes you feel hungry






43. Carbohydrates - fat and protein.






44. Hardening of the arteries due to conditions that cause the arterial walls to become thick - hard and nonelastic.






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






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






47. What are the upper chambers of the heart called






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






49. It stretches and stays like taffy






50. B and C - B-1: whole grains - lean a meat and poultry - legumes and nuts - B-12: animal products (benefits and drawbacks) - these we need to make sure we get enough of - because they exit the body regularly