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Water Aerobics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. It also gives you better (blank) and more graceful movements






2. 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)






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






4. (blank) are our primary and most efficient energy source






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






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






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






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






9. Vitamins are essential for the process of metabolism and for many other things. Some of the things they do are promote (blank) and form normal blood vessels






10. 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






11. Of the 20 amino acids we need - we can manufacture 11 in our bodies.The other 9 are called the (blank)






12. Whole grain foods - such as brown rice and whole wheat bread - give us the added benefit of fiber which slows down the digestive process - keeping our (blank) more even






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






14. 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






15. 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






16. 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.






17. As you do the movement patterns - you should be sure not to fling your arms and legs around. there are specific start and (blank) positions for them -






18. If your goal is to lose fat - you should do aerobic fitness training (blank) times a week.






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






20. (blank) are our back-up energy source.






21. When stretching your leg muscles - be sure your knee does not extend beyond your (blank)






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






23. According to the Water aerobics mantra - your shoulders should be






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. 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.






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






33. 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






34. 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)






35. When we go from station to station - doing a different movement at each one - we are using the (blank) method






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






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






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






39. Whole grain foods - such as brown rice and whole wheat bread - give us the added benefit of fiber which slows down the digestive process - keeping our (blank) more even






40. When we calculated our training heart rate range - or zone - we subtracted .7 of our age from 198. If we were calculating our training range for land aerobics - we would use what figure instead of 198?






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






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






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






44. If your goal is to lose fat - you should do aerobic fitness training (blank) times a week.






45. When we go from station to station - doing a different movement at each one - we are using the (blank) method






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






47. CRP stands for (blank). it is a measure of a person's risk for rupturing a cardiac artery or heart attack






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






49. You should land on your toes - but then roll onto your






50. (blank) is a 'good' cholesterol