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Water Aerobics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Doing flexibility exercises also helps to reduce (blank) and relax tense muscles - making you more comfortable and less prone to tension headaches - neckaches and backaches






2. Our bodies are constantly building and tearing down bone. until around age 25-35 the net result is bone growth - then our bones gradually begin to (blank) in size and strength unless we actively do things counteract this process.






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






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






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






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






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






8. Eating too much protein can have harmful effects on your body. One is that it has an adverse effect on the body's absorption of (blank)






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






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






11. The (blank) phase of a water aerobics class is designed to improve cardio-respiratory capacity






12. The (blank) phase of a water aerobics class is designed to improve cardio-respiratory capacity






13. Every gram of carbohydrates gives us 4 calories. every gram of fat gives us (blank) calories






14. Simple carbohydrate - found in sugar - should make up no more than (blank) % of our daily calorie intake






15. 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)






16. 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






17. These stretches should be held for (blank) to (blank) seconds each






18. Name 3 foods that are rich sources of calcium






19. The warm-up phase of the class is designed to gradually increase body temperature and blood flow to the muscles and joints - thus decreasing the chances of (blank)






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






21. 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






22. While in the (blank) method we spend 3 to 4 minutes on each movement.






23. (blank) stretches are those that involve bouncing to improve your range of motion. They are not generally recommended.






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






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






26. Complex carbohydrates - preferably whole grain - should make-up (blank) % of our daily calorie intake






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






28. Most 'complete proteins' which contain all 9 of those amino acids - come from (blank)






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






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






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






32. To prevent shin-splits - be sure to stretch your calves before and after exercising and






33. Most 'complete proteins' which contain all 9 of those amino acids - come from (blank)






34. Vitamin C is a (blank) - soluble vitamin






35. 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)






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






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






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






39. In the (blank) method of teaching water aerobics - we go back over a list of movements again and again -






40. 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






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






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






43. (blank) stretches are those that involve bouncing to improve your range of motion. They are not generally recommended.






44. 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






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






46. 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






47. You should stretch to the point where you feel (blank) but not pain






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






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






50. Having good flexibility helps you avoid (blank)