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






2. The lower blood pressure number - often called 'resting pressure' It is the pressure in the arteries at its lowest level occurring just before the next beat of the heart.






3. For men and women is 17-25






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






5. How long should static stretches be held






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






7. 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






8. If a 150lb woman can lift her weight - and a 200 lbs man can lift his weight they are said to have the same what






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






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






11. Important for bone information and metabolism






12. Book suggests doing resistance exercises slowly - How many seconds do they suggest for concentric contractions






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






14. 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 -






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






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






17. Which heart beats less often






18. Specific - Measurable - Attainable - Relevant - Timely






19. What are minerals mostly made from






20. 3 pieces of equipment in the fitness center that helps with functional balance






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






22. 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






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






24. What is VO2 max a measure of






25. Percentage carbs in diet






26. The deposition of materials along the arterial walls; a type of arteriosclerosis






27. 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






28. What are the lower chambers called






29. PRE strengthens your muscles - and it also strengthens something else. What is that






30. Why is the blood in the veins blueish and the blood in arteries red






31. In context of strength training - what does HIT stand for?






32. 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






33. Vitamins - minerals and water






34. Considered large abdominal circumference for men and for women






35. Who may need supplements






36. Limit saturated fat to 7-10% limit cholesterol to 300mg - 200mg if you are at high risk for diabetes - avoid trans fatty acids like - mac n cheese - eat cold water fish twice a week






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






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






39. One advantage of ___________ over machines is that they work muscles other than the ones you are targeting in your exercise






40. 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.






41. A dark-colored adipose tissue with many blood vessels - involved in the rapid production of heat in hibernating animals and human babies






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






43. Contain some but not all of the essential amino acids examples would be beans - ntus and rice. have to combine your foods so gt all 9 essential amino acids.






44. DOMS






45. Kinds of Vegetarians






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






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






48. Blood pressure above 130/85 - a fasting blood sugar level of 100 or higher - blood triglycerides of 150 or above






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






50. 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