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1. 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






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






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






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






5. How much blood is in our body?






6. Cant make them in our body - good for our brain - liver and kidney reduce growth sunflower - soy beans - and corn






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






8. 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






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






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






11. What are the lower chambers called






12. What are the 2 components of muscle fitness






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






14. It stretches and stays like taffy






15. Which heart beats less often






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






17. What are minerals mostly made from






18. 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






19. What percent do the muscle receive when they are at rest (blood flow)






20. 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)






21. Forms: milk - edamame - tofu - benefits: 1 8/9 essential amino acids almost a complete protein - 2 phytochemicals - heart disease - bone health - immune system. fiber - 4 vitamins and minerals - A iron - Ca Zink - B vitamins.






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






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






24. 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






25. Each additional pound of muscle you build increases your basal metabolic rate by How many calories per day.






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






27. DOMS






28. 24 - 48 hours after the exercise.






29. Too little of the body weight composed of fat. special concern particularly when associated with overtraining - low calorie intake - competitive stress and poor diet. with this amenorrhea may occur which places the woman at risk for bone loss and oth






30. 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






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






32. A blood substance that picks up bad cholesterol - takes it to the liver and helps remove it from the body; often called good cholesterol; can not replenish of with foods - to replenish a good way to replenish






33. Women 8 cups and men 12 cups






34. What is VO2 max a measure of






35. Why is the blood in the veins blueish and the blood in arteries red






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






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






38. 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






39. 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






40. Calories per gram Carbs






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






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






43. Increase exercise - strength and cardio - reduce calorie intake - decrease fat - sugar and alcohol






44. 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






45. 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)






46. 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 -






47. 1 to 2 lbs per week - for example 3500 calories use up to or not eat 500 calories.






48. How long should static stretches be held






49. Which kind of muscle fibers help you excel at long distance running






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