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Water Aerobics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The (blank) phase of a water aerobics class is designed to improve cardio-respiratory capacity






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






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






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






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






6. 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)






7. Before you do aerobic activity or a serious flexibility workout - you should (blank) your muscles






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






9. If you have a muscle cramp - decrease your (blank). if it doesn't work - stretch that muscle by contracting the opposite muscle and then do a mild exercise with the cramped muscle.






10. If there is not enough calcium in the bloodstream to do this work - our bodies will (blank) it from our bones and teeth






11. Its purpose is also to return the body to its (blank) and to prevent (blank)






12. Fats are essential to a healthy body. They insulate body from cold and they provide a protective layer around (blank)






13. 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






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






15. 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






16. A person's C-reactive protein level can be measured by means of (blank)






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






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






19. In order to accomplish this - we have to (blank) the heart muscle






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






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






22. If you have a groin injury - take it easy when we do






23. The rest of the extra carbohydrates we eat are converted to (blank) and stored beneath the skin - around organs and in the abdominal cavity






24. Over (blank) is a good thing. it is how muscles get stronger. overuse is a bad thing. it could lead to an injury






25. 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)






26. Most of us should watch our intake of fats - but none of us should cut them out entirely. They should comprise about (blank) % of our daily calorie intake






27. The body composition you have is a result of the number of calories taken in and the number of (blank) used






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






29. Having a full range of motion around your joints also enables you to participate in (blank) and other physical activities with more success.






30. Excess water-soluble vitamins are flushed from the body in the (blank)






31. Lack of calcium causes insufficient bone density which can lead to a disease called (blank) also called brittle bone disease






32. Excess water-soluble vitamins are flushed from the body in the (blank)






33. 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






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






35. BMR stands for






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






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






38. Using cupped hands or fists?






39. BMR stands for






40. Anit-oxidants may help to prevent cancer - emphysema and heart disease by absorbing (blank) before they can cause damage






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






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






43. In order to accomplish this - we have to (blank) the heart muscle






44. If you are using the RPE as a way of judging your intensity level - where should you be at the peak of your water aerobics work out?






45. An aerobic fitness program strengthens the heart - increases the rate of oxygen delivery to the cells and reduces the risk of (blank) diseases.






46. There are 13 vitamins. Some are (blank) - soluble and some are water soluble. If you get too much of the (blank) soluble ones - they can accumulate and become toxic






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






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






49. It's a good idea to breathe through your nose as much as possible - because that way you increase (blank)






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