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NASM Terms

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1. Combination of flexibility and the nervous systems ability to control this range of motion efficiently






2. Adductor Complex - Biceps Femoris - TFL - Vastus Lateralis






3. Bisects upper and lower halves






4. Proper alignment of lead leg and pelvis during sprinting






5. Circuit training that alternates upper and lower halves






6. Layer of connective tissue that is underneath fascia - and surrounds muscle (outside)






7. Large number of capillaries - mitochondria - and myoglobin - improved oxygen delivery - smaller in size. (red fibers)






8. Pain or discomfort experienced 24-72 hours after intense exercise or unaccustomed exercise






9. Gathers DeO2 blood returning to heart






10. Carpometacarpal (thumb)






11. Muscle inhibition caused by a tight agonist - which inhibits its functional antagonist






12. Plantar fascititis - Posterior Tibialis tendonitis (shin splits) - Patellar Tendonitis - Low back pain






13. Headaches - Biceps tendonitis - Rotator Cuff Inpingement - Thoracic Outlet Syndrome






14. Various psychiatric and emotional disorders






15. Intrinsic Core Stabilizers






16. Series of exercises one after another - minimal rest






17. Intrinsic Core Stabilizers






18. Circuits






19. Builds high end work capacity






20. Men: 10% -20% Women: 20% - 30%






21. Ability to move the body in one intended direction as far as possible






22. Knee






23. Hip Extension






24. 1.2-1.7 (.5-.8grams/lb)






25. Knee Adduction - Knee internal rotation - Foot pronation - Foot external rotation






26. Anterior Tibialis - Glute Max - Erector Spinae






27. Refers to postion closest to midline






28. High stress on inside of knee - and knee cap. Shouldn't be performed by anyone w/ history of knee or lower back problems






29. Measures upper extremity agility and stabilization






30. Generally prescribed to correct to prevent bronchial smooth muscle constriction in individuals with asthma and other pulmonary diseases






31. Apart of quads - small






32. Using phosphocreatine to an ADP molecule enough to start the ATP process over - simplest and fastest - high intensity - short duration workouts - 10-15 sec.






33. Unloading phase. Enhanced muscular performance after the eccentric phase of muscle contraction.'Release of the rubber band after being stretched.'






34. Gastrointestinal irritation - fatigue






35. Soleus - Lateral Gastrocnemius - Biceps Femoris






36. Physiologic assessments - body composition testing - cardiorespiratory assessments - static & dynamic postural assessments - performance assessments






37. Elbow






38. Diarhea






39. 10-35% of total caloric intake






40. Does not absorb water - passes thru digestive tract similar to its original form- reduction of colorectal cancer - hemorrhoids - & constipation






41. Anterior tilt to pelvis - arched lower back






42. Refers to position on opposite side of the body






43. Hypertension - congestive heart failure






44. Refers to position farther away from midline






45. Builds aerobic base and aids in recovery






46. Hip Flexors - Erector Spinae






47. Contracts the muscle in response - Normal reaction to avoid injury - Senses Muscle Lengthening






48. Nausea - diarhea - fatigue - hair/nail loss






49. Cannot be manufactured by the body so must be obtained from food and other sources. 'If Larry Loves Melony; Peter then throws vegetables'






50. Apart of quads - small