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Water Aerobics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Protein should make up about 15-30% of our calorie intake each day. That translates into (blank) servings






2. Protein aids in the in the formation the body's chemical processes and is a major constituent of the immune system - but its primary function is the (blank and blank) of cells






3. Is defined as range of motion around a joint - measured in degrees - measured by how far you can stretch around a joint






4. Some of the carbohydrates we eat that are not immediately needed by the cells for metabolism are stored in the muscles and the liver to be available when needed for energy. they are stored in a very easily-used from called (blank)






5. Our bodies contain about 2 1/2 pounds of calcium - 99% of it in the (blank and blank)






6. We should drink 8-10 - 8-ounce glasses of water a day - not counting coffee - tea - alcohol or (blank) because they have substances that take water out of the body.






7. If you were planning a water aerobics class - how much time should you allow for the stretching phase of the lesson?






8. The part of a water aerobics work-out that is designed to develop muscular endurance is called the (blank) phase






9. There are 4 kinds of flexibility exercises. the 2 that are most useful for ordinary people are dynamic range of motion and (blank)






10. How much calcium is there in an 8-ounce glass of whole milk?






11. To do this - we need to (blank) our muscles






12. (blank) exercise is the best kind to do if you want to lose body fat






13. To do this - we need to (blank) our muscles






14. Having good flexibility helps you avoid (blank)






15. If you want to lose fat and you are using walking as your aerobic exercise - you should try to walk at a speed of (blank) MPH






16. As a general rule - fats that are liquid at room temperature are better for us than those that are (blank)






17. BMR stands for






18. A poorly conditioned heart has to pump (blank) often than a fit and strong heart






19. Carbohydrates - fats - proteins - vitamins - minerals - and water






20. Your BMR increases as the amount of (blank) in your body increases






21. 'incomplete proteins' are all right to use - as long as you eat them in (blank) that provide all 9 essential amino acids






22. Two indications that your cardio-respiratory system is getting stronger are blood pressure and (blank) time after exercise goes down






23. If your goal is to develop greater cardio-respiratory fitness - you should do aerobic fitness training (blank) times a week.






24. By the time you feel thirsty - you are already






25. Minerals are found in many different foods - and if you eat a variety of foods you are apt to get enough of them - with the exception of one mineral - called (blank)






26. The fat-soluble vitamins are vitamins (blank - blank - blank - and blank)






27. A safe - effective way to do that is to work in your (blank)






28. The 4 factors that you must consider in planning a fitness program are (blank) - (blank) - (blank) - (blank)






29. Calcium is best absorbed in the presence of which vitamin?






30. A number of 4 or lower is the preferred ratio of (blank) cholesterol to HDL






31. Final stretches - designed to increase your flexibility - should be held for (blank) seconds






32. Specific activities or exercises that are especially good for developing muscle fitness include (blank) and water aerobics






33. A number of 4 or lower is the preferred ratio of (blank) cholesterol to HDL






34. The fat-soluble vitamins are vitamins (blank - blank - blank - and blank)






35. As you do each stretch - there are 2 things to avoid. One is over-(blank) and it means we should not do things such as the plow. the other thing to avoid is not holding your breath






36. If your goal is to maintain or increase your cardio -respiratory fitness level - you should try to stay in your target zone for at least (blank) minutes






37. Strength training not only improves your muscles - it also improves the health of your bones. This is a smart thing to do - because it will decrease your chances of getting the disease called (blank)






38. Good activities for cardio-respiratory work-outs include (balnk) and (blank)






39. Cardio-respiratory fitness is the ability of the (blank) (blank) and (blank) to deliver enough food and oxygen to the cells to meet the demands of prolonged physical activity






40. Name 3 foods that are rich sources of calcium






41. Our bodies use about (blank to blank) mg. of calcium per day - to make and repair bones - clot blood - regulate muscle contraction and relaxation and help the body absorb nutrients






42. Should you keep your knee and elbow joints soft or locked?






43. It takes _ - ounces of water to metabolize a single ounce of alcohol.






44. It takes _ - ounces of water to metabolize a single ounce of alcohol.






45. How much time should we spend on this in phase 3?






46. Which makes your heart work harder-working in shallow water or deep?






47. Minerals are also used in metabolism - and help to form (blank and blank)






48. The aerobic workout should be designed to improve (blank) capacity






49. Your basal metabolic rate is the rate at which your body burns (blank) when your body is resting






50. Our bodies use about (blank to blank) mg. of calcium per day - to make and repair bones - clot blood - regulate muscle contraction and relaxation and help the body absorb nutrients