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






2. 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 -






3. Smooth - cardiac and skeletal






4. What is a normal healthy blood pressure






5. Percentage of protein for diet






6. What do tendons connect to






7. 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






8. 24 - 48 hours after the exercise.






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






10. 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






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






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






13. 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.






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






15. Needed in relatively large amounts; calcium - phosphorous - sulfur - potassium - magnesium - sodium and chloride. Needed for muscle contraction - blood pressure maintenance - blood clotting and bone maintenance. (what they do - come from)






16. If Peter weighs 167lbs and is doing an activity requiring 4 MET; How many calories is he expending per hour on that activity.






17. What are proteins made of






18. 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)






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






20. What are the upper chambers of the heart called






21. What should you feel when doing flexibility exercises






22. 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






23. Is not a form of Fat - cannot be used as a fuel. has 2 structural components HDL and LDL






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






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






26. How many vitamins are there?






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






28. 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






29. Who may need supplements






30. What does MET stand for






31. Type of muscle contraction in which the muscle remains the same length. Also known as static contraction.






32. 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






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






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






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






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






37. Where are those minerals stored first.






38. What are the 2 components of muscle fitness






39. 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.






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






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






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






43. 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.






44. Calories in a pound






45. Muscles are exercised at levels beyond their normal use.






46. 10-20% males 17-28% females






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






48. 5-8 strength ( More weights less reps) 8-12 general fitness (HIT enough weight to fatigue the muscles) 12-25 endurance (less weight more reps)






49. Sodium and chlorine. tied for 5th abundant. both are electrolytes and postassium - most people get plenty of sodium - and many get too much. the upper level is 2300 mg a day which is about 1 teaspoon. Chloride helps us digest food and need about the






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