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1. 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.






2. The range of motion available in a joint. It is affected by muscle length - joint structure and other factors. A fit person can move the body joints through a full range of motion in work and in play .






3. 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






4. 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.






5. What do ligaments connect to






6. What are the 2 components of muscle fitness






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






8. 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.






9. How much blood is in our body?






10. What are proteins made of






11. What is it that keeps blood from rushing down to your feet in between heart beats.






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






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






14. If you have been doing 25 push-ups every day for 6 months - are you working on improving your muscle strength






15. Help you digest slowly (complex fibers) - blood sugar level even - prevent constipation whole foods - glycemic - are good because they have vmfp - vitamins - minerals fibers and Phytochemicals






16. Muscles work in pairs - if you are working one muscle - what do we call its pair? (on the other side of the body) Chest vs Upper Back - Biceps vs Triceps - Quadriceps vs Hamstrings - Abductors vs Aductors - Anterior Deltoids vs Posterior Deltoids






17. Precontemplation - not thinking about stopping Contemplation - considering stopping eating themPreparation - looking for healthier snacks Action - starts to eat fewer tootsie pops Maintenance - only eating four tootsie pops every month






18. Both: are chemicals the body need to function; Minerals are needed in larger quantities (pounds - versus ounces of vitamins) - minerals are not destroyed - broken down or transformed in the body; minerals cannot be made by the body - have to get from






19. It stretches and stays like taffy






20. Calories per gram of protein






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






22. Which is the top number diastolic or systolic.






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






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






25. What is a normal healthy blood pressure






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






27. 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.






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






29. 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.






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






31. Which heart beats less often






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






34. Who invented the 6-20 scale for RPE






35. 1 to 2 lbs per week - for example 3500 calories use up to or not eat 500 calories.






36. Hormone that makes you feel hungry






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






38. Metabolic fitness and Bone integrity






39. 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






40. Contain all of the essential amino acids - along with most of the others. examples are meat - dairy products - and fish






41. Which kind of goal is more sensible (SMART) when one is beginning to make a change in lifestyle






42. ADEK - if they stay around too much they could damage organs; stored in fat cells. Vitamin A - milk - cheese - fruits and eggs and veggies - Vitamin D - important (extremely) bones helps absorbs calcium in bones; milks and eggs and sunlight salmon -






43. Calories in a pound






44. Percentage of fat in diet






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






46. Increase exercise - strength and cardio - reduce calorie intake - decrease fat - sugar and alcohol






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






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






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






50. 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 -