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






2. 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






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






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






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






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






7. 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






8. How often per year does the heart beat in a normal person?






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






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. Before you do serious resistance or cardio exercises what should you be SURE to do?






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






13. How often per minute at rest does the heart beat in a normal person.






14. 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






15. Cancer prevention - high blood pressure - heart disease - prevent stroke -prevents obesity - increases brain function -helps prevent depression






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






17. How much blood is in our body?






18. It stretches and stays like taffy






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






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






21. If you want to strengthen your muscles and increase your muscle mass (hypertrophy) - you should do How many repetitions per set/ How many sets






22. Phosphorous - it is 2nd most abundant mineral in our bodies. it is found in every cell and it is needed for strong bones - teeth and metabolism - also vitamin B can only be activated when it is attached when it is attached to phosphorus. we need abou






23. 3 pieces of equipment in the fitness center that helps with functional balance






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






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






26. What are proteins made of






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






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






29. Carbohydrates - fat and protein.






30. 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 .






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






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






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






34. Individuals who are overweight or obese as children are more likely to be overweight as adults. over fatness in children causes the body to produce more fat cells; Children who are adopted are said to take on the BMI of their birth parents rather tha






35. When do people with no interventions such as exercise program reach their maximum strength






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. Percentage of protein for diet






38. What disease is also known as the silent killer






39. 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






40. 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.






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






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






43. Behavioral goal is associated with something you do - example is 30 minutes of brisk walking 6 days a week for the next 2 weeks; an outcome goal is associated with a physical characteristic example would be to lowering your body weight






44. 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.






45. Will not eat any thing that has to do with animals - they also dont buy leather. need to know food chemistry from incomplete amino acids. Good (in)complete = rice - beans - soy beans - nuts veggies; need to make sure they get enough B12 calcium and V






46. What do tendons connect to






47. 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






48. 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.






49. What are the 2 components of muscle fitness






50. 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