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NASM Terms

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1. Low toxicity- possible kidney stones






2. 1.2 -1.4 (.5-.6 grams/lb)






3. Pronation Distortion Syndrome - Lower Crossed Syndrome - Upper Crossed Syndrome






4. Assess movement efficiency & potential muscle imbalances






5. Going from aerobic energy to anaerobic energy production with to without oxygen






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






7. Reproductive problems






8. Hip Extension






9. General and medical History (occupation - lifestyles - medical - and personal info)






10. Going from aerobic energy to anaerobic energy production with to without oxygen






11. Neutral/Neutral






12. >70 - <55 - 56-69






13. .65 and .75






14. Inappropriate muscles take over the function of a weak or inhibited prime mover






15. Circuit training that alternates upper and lower halves






16. Swings from hip down to knee (long)






17. High stress on lower back and can be difficult on knees






18. Frequency - Intensity - type - time - enjoyment






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






20. Have you ever had any pain or injuries? Have you had past surgies? Chronic Diseases? Coronary heart disease - artery disease - hypertension - high cholesterol or diabetes? Medications?






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






22. Just under glute max






23. Forward head and rounded shoulders






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






25. Gathers O2 blood coming to the heart from the lungs






26. Liver damage - bone/joint pain - dry skin - hair loss - headache - vomitting






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






28. The distacne covered each stride






29. Flat feet and adducted and internally rotated knees






30. Neural impulses that sense tension are greater than the impulses that cause muscles to contract - muscle then will not contract






31. Upper Traps - Sternocloidmastoid - Levator Scapulae






32. Deepest layer that surrounds individual fibers






33. Neutral/ Neutral or Down






34. Above lat - small part of shoulder






35. Upper traps - Sternocleidomastoid - Levator Scapulae






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






37. Cardiotoxic effects- should not be taken unless in form of b12






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






39. Recreational Activities? Hobbies?






40. Biomechanical & neuromuscular dysfunction leading to altered joint movement (internally or externally rotating)






41. Traps - Rhomboid - Rotator Cuff






42. Upper Traps - Levator Scapulae - Sternocloidmastoid - Scalenes - Lats - Teres Major - Subscapularis - Pecs major/minor






43. Series of exercises one after another - minimal rest






44. Elevated thyroid hormone concentration






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






46. Measures upper extremity agility and stabilization






47. 45-65% of diet- During exercise for more than one hour 30-69 grams is adequate






48. Frequency - Intensity - type - time - enjoyment






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






50. Swings across knee joint (short)