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Water Aerobics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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)






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






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






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






5. Strong muscles are a good idea because they can help to prevent (blank). They also enable you to be capable - independent person who doesn't need to rely on others.






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






7. Having good flexibility helps you avoid (blank)






8. The warm-up phase usually lasts how long?






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






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






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






12. 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?






13. Strong muscles are a good idea because they can help to prevent (blank). They also enable you to be capable - independent person who doesn't need to rely on others.






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






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






16. 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?






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






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






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






20. We have to eat so much more calcium than we use each day for 2 reasons. one is that we want to store calcium for those days when we dont consume enough. the other is that we do not absorb (blank) % of the calcium we eat






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






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






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






24. Fruits and vegetables of what 2 colors are especially high in vitamins?






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






26. 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)






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






28. To lose fat but retain muscle - you should: increase your exercise both aerobic and strengthening and also decrease your food intake especially (blank - blank and blank)






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






30. 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 -






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






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






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






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






35. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. The final - stretching - phase works on our (blank)






44. 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






45. Some things can limit your flexibility. Among them are (blank) and large muscle development






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






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






48. LDL stands for






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






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