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1. How many second s do they suggest for eccentric contraction






2. 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.






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






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






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






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






7. What is the aerobic capacity of an elite runner






8. 2 knids of people that need to do PNF stretches






9. (how and why treated)






10. Having both eccentric and concentric contraction which PRE is it?






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






12. Calories in a pound






13. A type of blood fat associated with increased risk for heart disease. are related to heart disease - lose some of their ability to predict heart disease with the presence of other risk factors - so high levels are more difficult to interpret than oth






14. Hormone that makes you feel hungry






15. Considered large abdominal circumference for men and for women






16. Which kind of exercise involves muscle shortening but not muscle lengthening






17. 3 pieces of equipment in the fitness center that helps with functional balance






18. 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 -






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






20. 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.






21. 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.






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






23. Refers to a person's body type. One researcher (Sheldon) suggested that there are three basic body types: ectomorph (linear) - mesomorph (muscular) - and endomorph (round)






24. If you are using the HIT method of training you would normally do How many repetitions per set






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






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






27. Ability of muscles to exert themselves repeatedly. A fit person can repeat movements for a long period without undue fatigue.






28. 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 .






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






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






31. 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






32. Where are those minerals stored first.






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






34. 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.






35. 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.






36. 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






37. The heart rate reserve method of calculating target heart rate range uses age as well as...






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






39. Which is the top number diastolic or systolic.






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






41. Does not appear in plants - it is man made they shoot hydrogen into the vegetable oil. harmful effects are raises LDL which may lead to plaque build up also known as atherosclerosis. If the readings of trans fat in a product are less than .5% compani






42. Consuming calories in amounts equal to the number of calories expended. individuals who want to increase lean body mass need to increase caloric intake while carefully increasing the intensity and duration of their physical activity.






43. Lowers LDL but does not lower HDL. sources can be olive oil - olives - avacado - seeds and nuts.






44. It stretches and stays like taffy






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






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






47. 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






48. What are the upper chambers of the heart called






49. 24 - 48 hours after the exercise.






50. 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