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1. 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.






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






3. Clinical term that implies higher normal levels of body fat and potential risk for development of obesity. values of a 25 BMI are considered overweight 66% of U.S.






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






5. 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






6. Calories per gram Carbs






7. 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


8. 1. Isotonic 2. Isometric 3. Isokenetic






9. What is the largest artery in the body






10. What is the aerobic capacity of an elite runner






11. 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






12. How many vitamins are there?






13. Damages the kidneys-body has to process more nitrogen - leaches calcium from bones only from meat - environmental costs/ effects






14. If you are using the HIT method of training you would normally do How many repetitions per set






15. 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






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






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






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






19. Meaning you have a good heart and are not at risk for getting heart disease or diabetes






20. Calories in a pound






21. When doing an isotonic exercise - should you breathe in on the effort - or out on the effort.






22. What do ligaments connect to






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






24. Important for bone information and metabolism






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






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






27. Osteoarthritis - breast cancer - uterine cancer - cervical cancer - intracranial hypertension - risk of cataracts - decrease life by 18-10 years. Android Northern above belly button Gynoid Southern below belly button - where fat is placed.






28. Who may need supplements






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






30. 3 pieces of equipment in the fitness center that helps with functional balance






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






32. Kinds of Vegetarians






33. Book suggests doing resistance exercises slowly - How many seconds do they suggest for concentric contractions






34. (how and why treated)






35. How many amino acids are there






36. 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






37. Monounsaturated or polyunsaturated fats that are usually liquid at room temperature and come primarily from vegetable sources.






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






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






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






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






43. 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)






44. Which kind of muscle fibers help you excel at long distance running






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






46. We have and need this trace mineral the most. Good sources mostly come from meat and fish but vegetarians can find it in legumes - eggs (lacto-ovo vegetarians) - whole grains - fortified cereals. Iron deficiency in the U.S. and Canada is rare - but a






47. What is a normal healthy blood pressure






48. What happens to your muscles during an isometric exercise






49. 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






50. What do tendons connect to