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






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






3. What are the lower chambers called






4. (Progressive Resistance Exercise) the type of physical activity done with the intent of improving muscle fitness.






5. Heredity does not affect your destiny - genetics loads the gun but lifestyle pulls the trigger. so there are things that you inherent but how you ultimately live can affect your look






6. What is a normal healthy blood pressure






7. Lower back and lower abdominal muscles






8. Help prevent cancer by absorbing free particals.






9. 3 pieces of equipment in the fitness center that helps with functional balance






10. We have and need this trace mineral the most. Good sources mostly come from meat and fish but vegetarians can find it in legumes - eggs (lacto-ovo vegetarians) - whole grains - fortified cereals. Iron deficiency in the U.S. and Canada is rare - but a






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






12. What are the 2 components of muscle fitness






13. What are proteins made of






14. 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.






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






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






17. Where are those minerals stored first.






18. 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






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






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






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






22. Percentage of fat in diet






23. Is not a form of Fat - cannot be used as a fuel. has 2 structural components HDL and LDL






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






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






26. Occurs 24 hours after exercise






27. What is VO2 max a measure of






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






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






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






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






32. 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






33. 2 knids of people that need to do PNF stretches






34. 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.






35. Calories per gram of protein






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






37. 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.






38. Hormone that makes you feel hungry






39. Specific - Measurable - Attainable - Relevant - Timely






40. Calories per gram Carbs






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






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






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






44. 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 -






45. 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 .






46. Carbohydrates - fat and protein.






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






48. 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.






49. 1. Isotonic 2. Isometric 3. Isokenetic






50. Which kind of PRE is used when you do lunges with no free weights