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1. 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






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






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






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






5. What is the largest artery in the body






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






7. 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






8. 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






9. 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.






10. Which kind of goal is more sensible (SMART) when one is beginning to make a change in lifestyle






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






12. They are highly adaptable and have biochemical and physiological properties of fast and slow twitch fibers






13. Helps with weight control - helps posture - prevents back pain - can become more limber






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






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






16. 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 -






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






18. 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.






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






20. Important for bone information and metabolism






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






22. Slow twitch (Type I)fast twitch (Type IIb) intermediate Twitch (Type IIa)






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






24. What are minerals mostly made from






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






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






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






28. Which is the top number diastolic or systolic.






29. 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






30. Hormone that makes you feel hungry






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






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






33. What is it that keeps blood from rushing down to your feet in between heart beats.






34. If you are using the HIT method of training you would normally do How many sets






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






36. How much blood is in our body?






37. ADEK - if they stay around too much they could damage organs; stored in fat cells. Vitamin A - milk - cheese - fruits and eggs and veggies - Vitamin D - important (extremely) bones helps absorbs calcium in bones; milks and eggs and sunlight salmon -






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






39. A hormone that makes you feel full; plays a crucial role in altering appetite and in speeding up or slowing down the metabolism. some people are resistant to this because of genetics






40. The heart rate reserve method of calculating target heart rate range uses age as well as...






41. DOMS






42. What should you feel when doing flexibility exercises






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






44. Women 8 cups and men 12 cups






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






46. 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






47. What disease is also known as the silent killer






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






49. Lower back and lower abdominal muscles






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