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1. You need to replenish these when you are exercising over an hour or when it is very hot outside - you definitely need to when you have been exercising for more than 3 hours; pretzels will help.






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






3. 2 knids of people that need to do PNF stretches






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






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






6. A blood substance that picks up bad cholesterol - takes it to the liver and helps remove it from the body; often called good cholesterol; can not replenish of with foods - to replenish a good way to replenish






7. Who invented the 6-20 scale for RPE






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






9. What disease is also known as the silent killer






10. 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






11. 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






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






13. What do ligaments connect to






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






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






16. Considered large abdominal circumference for men and for women






17. Each additional pound of muscle you build increases your basal metabolic rate by How many calories per day.






18. Metabolic fitness and Bone integrity






19. Servings of protein






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






21. 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.






22. Muscles work in pairs - if you are working one muscle - what do we call its pair? (on the other side of the body) Chest vs Upper Back - Biceps vs Triceps - Quadriceps vs Hamstrings - Abductors vs Aductors - Anterior Deltoids vs Posterior Deltoids






23. What is the aerobic capacity of an elite runner






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






25. 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.






26. 24 - 48 hours after the exercise.






27. What are proteins made of






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






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






30. Specific - Measurable - Attainable - Relevant - Timely






31. Where are those minerals stored first.






32. Contain all of the essential amino acids - along with most of the others. examples are meat - dairy products - and fish






33. 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 -






34. 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.






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






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






37. Which heart beats less often






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






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






40. Percentage of fat in diet






41. 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






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






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






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






45. When there is both an concentric and eccentric contraction what type of PRE is it?






46. 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.






47. 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






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






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






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