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1. Calcium most abundant mineral - it takes up to 2% of our body weight - and is found mostly in the bones and teeth - with some also in tissue like muscles and organs. calcium moves muscles - clots blood and fires nerves. dairy products: bok choy - bro






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






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






4. The oxygen-carrying protein (molecule) of red blood cells






5. Individuals who are overweight or obese as children are more likely to be overweight as adults. over fatness in children causes the body to produce more fat cells; Children who are adopted are said to take on the BMI of their birth parents rather tha






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






7. 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






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






9. Isotonic muscle contractions in which the muscle gets longer as it contracts that is - when a weight is gradually lowered and the contracting muscle gets longer as it gives up tension. also called negative exercise.






10. 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 -






11. 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 .






12. Carbohydrates - fat and protein.






13. How often per year does the heart beat in a normal person?






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






15. Help prevent cancer by absorbing free particals.






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






17. Will not eat any thing that has to do with animals - they also dont buy leather. need to know food chemistry from incomplete amino acids. Good (in)complete = rice - beans - soy beans - nuts veggies; need to make sure they get enough B12 calcium and V






18. How many amino acids are there






19. 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






20. How long should static stretches be held






21. 5 organs or systems all be fit; heart - lungs - blood vessels - blood and muscles






22. It strengthens bones and makes teeth more resistant to decay. Most public water systems are treated with fluoride - so that it is a good source. too much fluoride can damage teeth - so do not swallow toothpastes or mouthwashes with fluoride in them.






23. Needed in relatively large amounts; calcium - phosphorous - sulfur - potassium - magnesium - sodium and chloride. Needed for muscle contraction - blood pressure maintenance - blood clotting and bone maintenance. (what they do - come from)






24. What does MET stand for






25. These conditions are caused by inactivity - and account for a large percentage of our health care costs.






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






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






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






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






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






31. 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.






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






33. What do tendons connect to






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






35. Metabolic fitness and Bone integrity






36. 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






37. Lower back and lower abdominal muscles






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






39. 2 knids of people that need to do PNF stretches






40. Occurs 24 hours after exercise






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






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






43. Servings of protein






44. 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.






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






46. Kinds of Vegetarians






47. Percentage of protein for diet






48. Women 8 cups and men 12 cups






49. Calories per gram Carbs






50. If you have been doing 25 push-ups every day for 6 months - are you working on improving your muscle strength






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