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1. Muscle fitness (endurance and strength) - cardiovascular - flexibility and body composition






2. How many second s do they suggest for eccentric contraction






3. 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






4. Body fat that is located in the core of the body - also known as central fat. located in the abdominal cavity as opposed to subcutaneous dangers are heart disease - stroke - breast cancer - type 2 diabetes.






5. Stretches but then comes back to its original state like a rubber band






6. increase heart rate - increase breathing rate - redistribution of blood skeletal muscles - improved oxygen uptake






7. Individuals who are overweight or obese as children are more likely to be overweight as adults. over fatness in children causes the body to produce more fat cells; Children who are adopted are said to take on the BMI of their birth parents rather tha






8. Behavioral goal is associated with something you do - example is 30 minutes of brisk walking 6 days a week for the next 2 weeks; an outcome goal is associated with a physical characteristic example would be to lowering your body weight






9. What is the largest artery in the body






10. Lower back and lower abdominal muscles






11. Kinds of Vegetarians






12. What is the average aerobic capacity of a normal person






13. As a person becomes more aerobically fit - what happens to their heart rate






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






15. The oxygen-carrying protein (molecule) of red blood cells






16. What should you feel when doing flexibility exercises






17. If you have been doing 25 push-ups every day for 6 months - are you working on improving your muscle strength






18. Milo of Crotona is an example of what two principles






19. Total cholesterol 200 - healthy HDL 50 or above - Healthy LDL less than 100 -healthy triglycerides less than 150






20. Specific - Measurable - Attainable - Relevant - Timely






21. Help you digest slowly (complex fibers) - blood sugar level even - prevent constipation whole foods - glycemic - are good because they have vmfp - vitamins - minerals fibers and Phytochemicals






22. Why is the 'heart rate reserve method -' of calculating training pulse rate considered more accurate than the 'percentage of maximum heart rate' method






23. Hardening of the arteries due to conditions that cause the arterial walls to become thick - hard and nonelastic.






24. These conditions are caused by inactivity - and account for a large percentage of our health care costs.






25. How long should static stretches be held






26. What are minerals mostly made from






27. Calcium most abundant mineral - it takes up to 2% of our body weight - and is found mostly in the bones and teeth - with some also in tissue like muscles and organs. calcium moves muscles - clots blood and fires nerves. dairy products: bok choy - bro






28. B and C - B-1: whole grains - lean a meat and poultry - legumes and nuts - B-12: animal products (benefits and drawbacks) - these we need to make sure we get enough of - because they exit the body regularly






29. What is the aerobic capacity of an elite runner






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






31. Hormone that makes you feel hungry






32. How much blood is in our body?






33. Vegetarians who include dairy and eggs in thier diet. they do not have the same concerns as vegans -






34. 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






35. You need it in cell walls - used for digestion - making hormones and part of nerves. Like a waxy substance but not fat but like looks like it - cant be used as an energy source - HDL and LDL high density lip protein total > 200






36. What is VO2 max a measure of






37. Carbs come from - grams per fiber 25-35% - fruits and veggies per day 5 servings






38. Come from plants; a plant derived chemical that is not considered an essential nutrient in the human diet but is believed to have beneficial health effects






39. Too little of the body weight composed of fat. special concern particularly when associated with overtraining - low calorie intake - competitive stress and poor diet. with this amenorrhea may occur which places the woman at risk for bone loss and oth






40. The deposition of materials along the arterial walls; a type of arteriosclerosis






41. Percentage of fat in diet






42. 24 - 48 hours after the exercise.






43. Potassium - it is the third most abundant mineral in the body. it is an electrolyte - they help with proper nerve and muscle function - such as beating of the heart. we need about 4700mg per day - good sources include fruits and veggies - especially






44. Muscles work in pairs - if you are working one muscle - what do we call its pair? (on the other side of the body) Chest vs Upper Back - Biceps vs Triceps - Quadriceps vs Hamstrings - Abductors vs Aductors - Anterior Deltoids vs Posterior Deltoids






45. Which is the top number diastolic or systolic.






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






47. In metabolic syndrome high blood pressure is what over what






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






49. For metabolic syndrome - What is considered low for HDL.






50. For metabolic syndrome - What is considered high for triglycerides