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






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






3. 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






4. Specific - Measurable - Attainable - Relevant - Timely






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






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






7. What disease is also known as the silent killer






8. Reduce cholesterol and LDL cholesterol they also decrease levels of HDL






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






10. Important for bone information and metabolism






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. Isotonic muscle contractions in which the muscles gets shorter as it contracts - such as when a joint is bent and two body parts move closer together






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






19. Milo of Crotona is an example of what two principles






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






21. Which is the top number diastolic or systolic.






22. 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.






23. Lots of sugar not many other nutrients 'sweets' table sugar - cookies - cake and ice creams. bad for your teeth






24. 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






25. What do tendons connect to






26. 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






27. 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






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






29. 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.






30. 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






31. Are essential to life but needed in very small quantities - amount less than a teaspoon; iron - zinc - copper - iodine - selenium - manganese - fluorine - chromium - molybdenum. are needed in smaller amounts - we have less than 1 teaspoon of them in






32. 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)






33. How many essential amino acids






34. DOMS






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






36. 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.






37. Bring your arms into you closer pinching your sides - bring arms in the shape of a diamond






38. 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.






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






41. 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.






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






43. Body fat that is located in the core of the body - also known as central fat. located in the abdominal cavity as opposed to subcutaneous dangers are heart disease - stroke - breast cancer - type 2 diabetes.






44. Servings of protein






45. Lower back and lower abdominal muscles






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






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






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






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






50. Vegetarians who include dairy and eggs in thier diet. they do not have the same concerns as vegans -