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1. increase heart rate - increase breathing rate - redistribution of blood skeletal muscles - improved oxygen uptake






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






3. As a person becomes more aerobically fit - what happens to their heart rate






4. 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






5. 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.






6. Also is Stages of Change; 1. Precontemplation - not considering stopping 2. Contemplation - considering stopping3. Preparation - looking for programs 4. Action - makes a change 5. Maintenance - keep the change for 6 months

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7. 24 - 48 hours after the exercise.






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






9. A positive state of the physiological systems commonly associated with reduced risk for chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.






10. 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






11. Heredity does not affect your destiny - genetics loads the gun but lifestyle pulls the trigger. so there are things that you inherent but how you ultimately live can affect your look






12. Stretches but then comes back to its original state like a rubber band






13. 1. Isotonic 2. Isometric 3. Isokenetic






14. 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.






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






16. Considered large abdominal circumference for men and for women






17. What are the 2 components of muscle fitness






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






19. 2 knids of people that need to do PNF stretches






20. Where are those minerals stored first.






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






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






23. What are the lower chambers called






24. 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.






25. 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






26. Calories in a pound






27. When doing an isotonic exercise - should you breathe in on the effort - or out on the effort.






28. 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






29. 5 organs or systems all be fit; heart - lungs - blood vessels - blood and muscles






30. Occurs 24 hours after exercise






31. 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






32. What does MET stand for






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






34. Smooth - cardiac and skeletal






35. Is not a form of Fat - cannot be used as a fuel. has 2 structural components HDL and LDL






36. Also known as neutraceuticals - products that contain these medically beneficial compounds - because they are a combination of pharmaceuticals and food.






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






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






39. Which heart beats less often






40. The heart rate reserve method of calculating target heart rate range uses age as well as...






41. Isotonic muscle contractions in which the muscles gets shorter as it contracts - such as when a joint is bent and two body parts move closer together






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






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






44. 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






45. 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.






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






47. What is the aerobic capacity of an elite runner






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






49. 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






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