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






2. 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






3. 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






4. 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






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






6. 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






7. 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.






8. What percent of Americans will experience back pain in their lives






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






10. A type of blood fat associated with increased risk for heart disease. are related to heart disease - lose some of their ability to predict heart disease with the presence of other risk factors - so high levels are more difficult to interpret than oth






11. Which kind of PRE is used when you do lunges with no free weights






12. 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.






13. Occurs 24 hours after exercise






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






15. 2 knids of people that need to do PNF stretches






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






17. 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






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






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






20. 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.






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






22. Has been shown to help improve balance and mobility in the elderly. It is used in rehabilitation and in specialized training regiments for sports.






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






24. 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






25. Primary sources come from animals. dietary fats that are usually solid at room temperature and come primarily from animal sources; excessive fat particularly this kind can lead to atherosclerosis cardiovascular disease and breast - prostate and colon






26. Challenge muscles more than normal - to get improvement






27. Is considered to be the best indicator of cardiovascular fitness - and aerobic physically activity is the preferred method for achieving it






28. Give us energy - every grain of carb gives us 4 calories 9 fat calories - broken down into sugars - then enters the blood stream - stored in liver or muscles or is used up.






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






30. How long should static stretches be held






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






32. 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






33. How much bottled water is said to come from the same sources as municipal water.






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






35. 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.






36. Who may need supplements






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






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






39. When do people with no interventions such as exercise program reach their maximum strength






40. Ability of muscles to exert themselves repeatedly. A fit person can repeat movements for a long period without undue fatigue.






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






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






43. In context of strength training - what does HIT stand for?






44. 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.






45. Smooth - cardiac and skeletal






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






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






48. Sulfur 4th most abundant mineral in the body. there is no recommended in take amount for sulfur - because it is found in protein - as long as you meet your daily requirement for protein you will get enough sulfur






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






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