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1. What kind of stretch helps to improve long term flexibility safely - with no help from others






2. 3 pieces of equipment in the fitness center that helps with functional balance






3. 10-20% males 17-28% females






4. 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.






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






6. Considered large abdominal circumference for men and for women






7. 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






8. Stage 1 hypertension is present if your blood pressure is equal to or greater than what systolic and what diastolic number.






9. What do ligaments connect to






10. A hormone that makes you feel full; plays a crucial role in altering appetite and in speeding up or slowing down the metabolism. some people are resistant to this because of genetics






11. 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






12. 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)






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






14. Smooth - cardiac and skeletal






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






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






17. Calories in a pound






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






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






20. 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.






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






22. 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.






23. 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






24. Exercise/ moving around - digestion - Basal Metabolic Rate






25. 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






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






27. 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






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






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






30. Percentage carbs in diet






31. How many amino acids are there






32. What are the lower chambers called






33. Fruits - veggies - beverages - watermelon - pineapples - apples - oranges - grapes - lettuce - cucumbers - carrots - celery.






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






35. increase heart rate - increase breathing rate - redistribution of blood skeletal muscles - improved oxygen uptake






36. 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






37. The fat that your body needs to function. Regulation - 5% males 10% females - is necessary for temperature regulation - shock absorption and the regulation of essential nutrients - including vitamins ADEK.






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






39. Vitamins - minerals and water






40. If you are using the HIT method of training you would normally do How many sets






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






42. The recommended frequency for CV exercise if your goal is to attain good fitness






43. 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






44. Who may need supplements






45. The amount of energy expended at rest is referred to 1






46. The oxygen-carrying protein (molecule) of red blood cells






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






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






49. Percentage of fat in diet






50. What is VO2 max a measure of







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