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






2. 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.






3. Excessive loss of water from the body - usually through perspiration - urination - or evaporation ; sometimes water out of cells - to maintain blood pressure and volume. cells shrink - body tissue begin to dry out - cells start to shrivel and malfunc






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






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






6. 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






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






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






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






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






11. How much blood is in our body?






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






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






14. It is not true that the ______ you do a strength exercise - the more it builds your muscles






15. 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.






16. 3 pieces of equipment in the fitness center that helps with functional balance






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






18. Damages the kidneys-body has to process more nitrogen - leaches calcium from bones only from meat - environmental costs/ effects






19. In a single day How many gallons of blood does the heart pump






20. Primary sources come from animals. dietary fats that are usually solid at room temperature and come primarily from animal sources; excessive fat particularly this kind can lead to atherosclerosis cardiovascular disease and breast - prostate and colon






21. Nine basic amino acids that the human body cannot produce and that must be obtained from food sources.






22. Specific - Measurable - Attainable - Relevant - Timely






23. What do ligaments connect to






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






25. 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






26. 5-8 strength ( More weights less reps) 8-12 general fitness (HIT enough weight to fatigue the muscles) 12-25 endurance (less weight more reps)






27. Potassium - it is the third most abundant mineral in the body. it is an electrolyte - they help with proper nerve and muscle function - such as beating of the heart. we need about 4700mg per day - good sources include fruits and veggies - especially






28. Osteoarthritis - breast cancer - uterine cancer - cervical cancer - intracranial hypertension - risk of cataracts - decrease life by 18-10 years. Android Northern above belly button Gynoid Southern below belly button - where fat is placed.






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






30. How long should static stretches be held






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






32. 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






33. Muscles are exercised at levels beyond their normal use.






34. Not regulated by FDA (food and drug administration) can make any claims - spend $ - no benefit - may be bad for you.






35. 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






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






37. 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.






38. 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.






39. What are the lower chambers called






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






41. Carbohydrates - fat and protein.






42. 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






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






44. What is the aerobic capacity of an elite runner






45. 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






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






47. 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






48. Ratings of Perceived Exertion






49. Left Ventricle - aorta - small blood vessels - capillaries - veins - right atrium - right ventricle - left atrium - left ventricle






50. What are the upper chambers of the heart called