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1. Type of muscle contraction in which the muscle changes length - either shortening (concentrically) or lengthening (eccentrically)






2. When muscles are working what percent of blood flow do they receive






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






4. Percentage of protein for diet






5. Percentage of fat in diet






6. Calories per gram Carbs






7. Increase exercise - strength and cardio - reduce calorie intake - decrease fat - sugar and alcohol






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






9. Which is a good use of and necessary thing for strength training






10. Stage 1 hypertension is present if your blood pressure is equal to or greater than what systolic and what diastolic number.






11. 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)






12. Phosphorous - it is 2nd most abundant mineral in our bodies. it is found in every cell and it is needed for strong bones - teeth and metabolism - also vitamin B can only be activated when it is attached when it is attached to phosphorus. we need abou






13. 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.






14. Cancer prevention - high blood pressure - heart disease - prevent stroke -prevents obesity - increases brain function -helps prevent depression






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






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






17. 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






18. back pain -core strength -weight control (for every 2 lbs of muscle the body can burn more calories)






19. How much blood is in our body?






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






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






22. Based on the principle of rest and recovery how long should you rest a muscle group before doing serious resistance training on that muscle group again.






23. Is not a form of Fat - cannot be used as a fuel. has 2 structural components HDL and LDL






24. 5 organs or systems all be fit; heart - lungs - blood vessels - blood and muscles






25. Recommended frequency for flexibility exercises - and What is the minimum






26. 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






27. What kind of stretch helps to improve long term flexibility safely - with no help from others






28. What happens to your muscles during an isometric exercise






29. For the purposes of diagnosing metabolic syndrome - What is considered high blood pressure.






30. What is the average resting heart rate in the US






31. 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 -






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






33. 3 pieces of equipment in the fitness center that helps with functional balance






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






35. Food to which nutrients are added in amounts greater than what would naturally occur in the food






36. When hanging from for a long time from the chin up bar is an example of what PRE






37. Spiritual - social - emotional-mental - intellectual - physical






38. (Progressive Resistance Exercise) the type of physical activity done with the intent of improving muscle fitness.






39. Which muscle fibers can help you excel at jumping for rebounds in basketball






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






41. Lowers LDL but does not lower HDL. sources can be olive oil - olives - avacado - seeds and nuts.






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






43. Having both eccentric and concentric contraction which PRE is it?






44. If Peter weighs 167lbs and is doing an activity requiring 4 MET; How many calories is he expending per hour on that activity.






45. Calories in a pound






46. What are the upper chambers of the heart called






47. How many amino acids are there






48. What are proteins made of






49. 2 knids of people that need to do PNF stretches






50. Benefit performance in sports - injury prevention -