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1. Smooth - cardiac and skeletal






2. 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 .






3. What are the lower chambers called






4. If you want to develop or maintain cardiovascular fitness level and are working at a vigorous intensity - how long should you plan to exercise on your work out days






5. What is the largest artery in the body






6. Servings of protein






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






8. Also known as neutraceuticals - products that contain these medically beneficial compounds - because they are a combination of pharmaceuticals and food.






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






10. What are proteins made of






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






12. Upper blood pressure number - often called working blood pressure. it represents the pressure in the arteries at its highest level just after the heart beats






13. 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






14. A dark-colored adipose tissue with many blood vessels - involved in the rapid production of heat in hibernating animals and human babies






15. Carbohydrates - fat and protein.






16. Some arsenic is found in these - (how big in country - draw backs of drinking bottled water)






17. For men and women is 17-25






18. I have been doing 2 sets of 8 reps each with 8-lb. weights - how might I apply the principle of progression






19. Cant make them in our body - good for our brain - liver and kidney reduce growth sunflower - soy beans - and corn






20. Contain some but not all of the essential amino acids examples would be beans - ntus and rice. have to combine your foods so gt all 9 essential amino acids.






21. 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 -






22. Tends to deteriorate with age - and this is partly due to corresponding declines in muscle strength - range of motion - and a lower ability to coordinate muscle movements.






23. 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






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






25. 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.






26. Forms: milk - edamame - tofu - benefits: 1 8/9 essential amino acids almost a complete protein - 2 phytochemicals - heart disease - bone health - immune system. fiber - 4 vitamins and minerals - A iron - Ca Zink - B vitamins.






27. 3 pieces of equipment in the fitness center that helps with functional balance






28. The fat that your body needs to function. Regulation - 5% males 10% females - is necessary for temperature regulation - shock absorption and the regulation of essential nutrients - including vitamins ADEK.






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






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






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






32. Are the transfer stations where oxygen and fuel are released - and waste products - such as carbon dioxide - are removed from the tissues.






33. 5 organs or systems all be fit; heart - lungs - blood vessels - blood and muscles






34. How many vitamins are there?






35. Help prevent cancer by absorbing free particals.






36. 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






37. Also is Stages of Change; 1. Precontemplation - not considering stopping 2. Contemplation - considering stopping3. Preparation - looking for programs 4. Action - makes a change 5. Maintenance - keep the change for 6 months

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38. Heredity does not affect your destiny - genetics loads the gun but lifestyle pulls the trigger. so there are things that you inherent but how you ultimately live can affect your look






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






40. Special name antioxidants - (How they affect vegans)






41. Zinc - it is a component of every living cell - it is used for enzyme reactions - blood clotting - taste - vision - wound healing. good immune system function - maybe that is covered under - good sources are oysters - red meat - and poultry. skip cop






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






43. Isotonic muscle contractions in which the muscles gets shorter as it contracts - such as when a joint is bent and two body parts move closer together






44. Who invented the 6-20 scale for RPE






45. Does not appear in plants - it is man made they shoot hydrogen into the vegetable oil. harmful effects are raises LDL which may lead to plaque build up also known as atherosclerosis. If the readings of trans fat in a product are less than .5% compani






46. 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.






47. Too little of sodium - brain cells can be affected. confusion - seizures - and coma. Sweating and losing a lot of sodium - drinking a lot of water - so much that the kidneys cant get rid of it fast. such as marathons or radio drinking water contests






48. Nine basic amino acids that the human body cannot produce and that must be obtained from food sources.






49. Which heart beats less often






50. How long should static stretches be held