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NASM Terms

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1. Soleus - Lateral Gastro. Biceps Femoris






2. Soleus - Lateral Gastro. Biceps Femoris






3. Position away from center of reference point






4. Glut max - Hamstring complex - Core stabilizers






5. YMCA 3 min Step Test OR Rockport Test






6. Heels are straight and parallel - not overly pronated - Neutral position - not adducted or abducted - Pelvis is level with both posterior spines in same transverse plane - Level - not elevated or portracted - Neutral position - neither tilted nor rot






7. Foot & Ankle - Knee - LPHC - Shoulders - Head & Cervical Spine Anterior View: - Foot & Ankle - Knee - LPHC - Shoulders






8. Training different part of the body on seperate days






9. 10-35% of total caloric intake






10. Shoulder Extension - Shoulder External Rotation






11. Masks V- B12 (which can cause neurological problems)






12. Gastrointestinal irritation - fatigue






13. Frequency - Intensity - type - time - enjoyment






14. # of strides taken in a given amount of time






15. Mid/Lower Traps - Rhomboids - Rotator Cuff






16. Safe - supportive shoes - proper surface - proper supervision - progressive






17. Aerobic glycolysis - krebs cycle - electron trasport chain - 35-40 ATP created - can create energy by burning triglycerides - at least enough for a workout






18. Increased sensitivity of skin reaction of nickel






19. The structures that make up the lumbo pelvic hip complex- lumbar spine - pelvic girdle - abdomen - and hip joint (LPHC)






20. Glute med/max - VMO






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






22. Cellular plasm containing glycogen - fats - minerals - and myoglobin






23. Highest rate of oxygen achieved @ physical exertion






24. Glute Max - Hamstring complex - Intrinsic core stabilizers






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






26. Back of neck muscles






27. Anterior tilt to pelvis (arched lower back)






28. Training different part of the body on seperate days






29. Nearest to reference point






30. Ability of muscles to exert force output in minimal amount of time






31. Refers to position farther away from midline






32. Secreted by pancreas that regulates blood glucose levels






33. Diagnose Medical Conditions - Prescribe Treatment - Prescribe Diets - Provide Treatment for injuries - Provide Rehabilitation - Provide Counseling Services






34. Low intensity exercise that does not necessarily relate to the more intense exercises






35. Anterior tilt to pelvis (arched lower back)






36. Assess movement efficiency & potential muscle imbalances






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






38. Recreational Activities? Hobbies?






39. Senses Muscle Tension - Relaxes muscles in Response - Normal Reaction to avoid injury






40. To move with efficiency - forces - must be dampened - stabilized - and accelerated






41. Hip Flexor Complex - Erector Spinae - Lats






42. Sutures of skull






43. >70 - <55 - 56-69






44. Neurotoxicity






45. Provide important essential fatty acids - increases in good cholesterol (HDL) and decreased risk of heart disease






46. .76 and .85






47. Back of neck muscles






48. Flat feet and adducted and internally rotated knees






49. Glut max - Hamstring complex - Core stabilizers






50. Small Inner calve muscle