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1. Specific - Measurable - Attainable - Relevant - Timely






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






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






4. How often per year does the heart beat in a normal person?






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






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






7. Vitamins - minerals and water






8. The ability of the muscles to exert an external force or to lift a heavy weight. A fit person can do work or play that involves exerting force - such as lifting or controlling one's own body weight.






9. B and C - B-1: whole grains - lean a meat and poultry - legumes and nuts - B-12: animal products (benefits and drawbacks) - these we need to make sure we get enough of - because they exit the body regularly






10. How many essential amino acids






11. I have been doing 2 sets of 8 reps each with 8-lb. weights - how might I apply the principle of progression






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






13. Muscle fitness (endurance and strength) - cardiovascular - flexibility and body composition






14. What doesnt cause DOMS






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






16. 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.






17. Helps assess the intensity of aerobic physical activity. scale ranges from 6 (very very light) to 20 (very very hard) and has 1-point increments in between. can also be used to define target zone for exercise intensity






18. What is the aerobic capacity of an elite runner






19. These conditions are caused by inactivity - and account for a large percentage of our health care costs.






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






21. 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 -






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






23. What should you feel when doing flexibility exercises






24. 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






25. 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






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






27. Calories per gram of protein






28. 5 organs or systems all be fit; heart - lungs - blood vessels - blood and muscles






29. Hormone that makes you feel hungry






30. 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.






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






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






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






34. Metabolic fitness and Bone integrity






35. Too little of the body weight composed of fat. special concern particularly when associated with overtraining - low calorie intake - competitive stress and poor diet. with this amenorrhea may occur which places the woman at risk for bone loss and oth






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






37. Calories per gram - trans fat - saturated - unsaturated - monounsaturated and polyunsaturated and trans fat - secondary source of fuel - provides protective layer around organs - insulated body from the cold - transports fat soluble vitamins ADEK -






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






39. Consuming calories in amounts equal to the number of calories expended. individuals who want to increase lean body mass need to increase caloric intake while carefully increasing the intensity and duration of their physical activity.






40. Which kind of exercise involves muscle shortening but not muscle lengthening






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






42. 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






43. What is the average aerobic capacity of a normal person






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






45. 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.






46. Some arsenic is found in these - (how big in country - draw backs of drinking bottled water)






47. What are the 2 components of muscle fitness






48. 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






49. 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






50. If you want to strengthen your muscles and increase your muscle mass (hypertrophy) - you should do How many repetitions per set/ How many sets