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1. Fat - located under the skin. skinfold measures - can be used to estimate body fatness; waist to hip circumference ratio - can be an indicator.






2. Not regulated by FDA (food and drug administration) can make any claims - spend $ - no benefit - may be bad for you.






3. The amount of energy expended at rest is referred to 1






4. Book suggests doing resistance exercises slowly - How many seconds do they suggest for concentric contractions






5. The ability of the muscles to exert an external force or to lift a heavy weight. A fit person can do work or play that involves exerting force - such as lifting or controlling one's own body weight.






6. What do ligaments connect to






7. Percentage of fat in diet






8. Exercise/ moving around - digestion - Basal Metabolic Rate






9. Isotonic muscle contractions in which the muscle gets longer as it contracts that is - when a weight is gradually lowered and the contracting muscle gets longer as it gives up tension. also called negative exercise.






10. Are essential to life but needed in very small quantities - amount less than a teaspoon; iron - zinc - copper - iodine - selenium - manganese - fluorine - chromium - molybdenum. are needed in smaller amounts - we have less than 1 teaspoon of them in






11. What do tendons connect to






12. The lower blood pressure number - often called 'resting pressure' It is the pressure in the arteries at its lowest level occurring just before the next beat of the heart.






13. Refers to a person's body type. One researcher (Sheldon) suggested that there are three basic body types: ectomorph (linear) - mesomorph (muscular) - and endomorph (round)






14. The range of motion available in a joint. It is affected by muscle length - joint structure and other factors. A fit person can move the body joints through a full range of motion in work and in play .






15. Fatty acids - found special in cold-water fish - in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. walnuts - flaxseeds and canola oil may have similar benefits






16. What is the largest artery in the body






17. Sodium and chlorine. tied for 5th abundant. both are electrolytes and postassium - most people get plenty of sodium - and many get too much. the upper level is 2300 mg a day which is about 1 teaspoon. Chloride helps us digest food and need about the






18. Heart monitor - Talk Test -RPE (13-16) - METS -Pulse Rate (heart rate reserved/ maximum hear rate method)






19. Magnesium - only need 1 oz or less - compared with 3lbs of calcium - but it is needed for over 300 chemical reactions that keep us alive. more than half our magnesium is in our bones - Calcium gives bones strength; magnesium gives bones elasticity -






20. Limit saturated fat to 7-10% limit cholesterol to 300mg - 200mg if you are at high risk for diabetes - avoid trans fatty acids like - mac n cheese - eat cold water fish twice a week






21. Left Ventricle - aorta - small blood vessels - capillaries - veins - right atrium - right ventricle - left atrium - left ventricle






22. The recommended frequency for CV exercise if your goal is to attain good fitness






23. Specific - Measurable - Attainable - Relevant - Timely






24. Metabolic fitness and Bone integrity






25. What percent do the muscle receive when they are at rest (blood flow)






26. When doing chin-ups on the chin up bar what kind of PRE is it






27. Static - ballistic - PNF - and Range of Motion






28. Serve a variety of functions within the body. as co-enzymes for metabolism of different nutrients - contribute to the regulatory of energy stores and assist in immune functions. Antioxidants are those who are thought ot inactivate 'activated oxygen m






29. Type of muscle contraction in which the muscle remains the same length. Also known as static contraction.






30. Which is the top number diastolic or systolic.






31. It strengthens bones and makes teeth more resistant to decay. Most public water systems are treated with fluoride - so that it is a good source. too much fluoride can damage teeth - so do not swallow toothpastes or mouthwashes with fluoride in them.






32. When there is both an concentric and eccentric contraction what type of PRE is it?






33. What happens to your muscles during an isometric exercise






34. Excessive loss of water from the body - usually through perspiration - urination - or evaporation ; sometimes water out of cells - to maintain blood pressure and volume. cells shrink - body tissue begin to dry out - cells start to shrivel and malfunc






35. 1 to 2 lbs per week - for example 3500 calories use up to or not eat 500 calories.






36. How often per year does the heart beat in a normal person?






37. When you press your palms together in front of your chest as hard as you can - that is an example of which kind of exercise






38. It is not true that the ______ you do a strength exercise - the more it builds your muscles






39. In a single day How many gallons of blood does the heart pump






40. What blood pressure brings a diagnosis of high blood pressure or hypertension






41. 5-8 strength ( More weights less reps) 8-12 general fitness (HIT enough weight to fatigue the muscles) 12-25 endurance (less weight more reps)






42. A training technique used to develop explosive power. It consists of isotonic -concentric muscle contractions performed after a prestretch or an eccentric contraction of a muscle; greater stimulus to their muscles and improve their body's ability to






43. How many essential amino acids






44. A positive state of the physiological systems commonly associated with reduced risk for chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.






45. Both: are chemicals the body need to function; Minerals are needed in larger quantities (pounds - versus ounces of vitamins) - minerals are not destroyed - broken down or transformed in the body; minerals cannot be made by the body - have to get from






46. Osteoarthritis - breast cancer - uterine cancer - cervical cancer - intracranial hypertension - risk of cataracts - decrease life by 18-10 years. Android Northern above belly button Gynoid Southern below belly button - where fat is placed.






47. PRE strengthens your muscles - and it also strengthens something else. What is that






48. Before you do serious resistance or cardio exercises what should you be SURE to do?






49. Each additional pound of muscle you build increases your basal metabolic rate by How many calories per day.






50. We have and need this trace mineral the most. Good sources mostly come from meat and fish but vegetarians can find it in legumes - eggs (lacto-ovo vegetarians) - whole grains - fortified cereals. Iron deficiency in the U.S. and Canada is rare - but a