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NASM Terms

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1. Upper Traps - Sternocloidmastoid - Levator Scapulae






2. Medial Gastrocnemius - Medial Hamstring Complex - Gracilis - Sartorius - Popliteus






3. Gutes - Quads - Calves






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






5. Upper Traps - Sternocloidmastoid - Levator Scapulae






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






7. Performing all exercises before moving onto the next - what I do- 12 reps 3 sets






8. Tendency of body to seek the path of least resistances during functional movement patterns






9. Small muscle of upper arm - helps w/ rotation of shoulder






10. Nausea diarhea - kidney stones






11. Makes up hamstring - near center






12. Training different part of the body on seperate days






13. Neurological problems - numbness - pain in limbs






14. 20% of TEE






15. Out thigh






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






17. Shoulder Extension - Shoulder External Rotation






18. Smaller center of calve






19. Back of neck muscles






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






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






22. Builds aerobic base and aids in recovery






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






24. Receives DeO2 blood from R atrium then pumps to lungs






25. Internal Intercostals - Abdominals






26. Potential kidney problems - picolinate form - possible mutagenic






27. Anterior Tibialis - Glute Max - Erector Spinae






28. Gathers DeO2 blood returning to heart






29. Upper Traps - Sternocleidomastoid - Levator Scapulae






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






31. 45-65% of diet- During exercise for more than one hour 30-69 grams is adequate






32. Above lat - small part of shoulder






33. 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






34. Secreted by pancreas that regulates blood glucose levels






35. Diaphragm - external intercostals - scalenes - sternocleidomastoid - pectorals minor






36. Average Adult:20-25% of diet Athlete: 20%-35%






37. Exercises that generate quick powerful movement - explosive concentric muscle contraction preceded by an eccentric muscle action






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






39. Movements away from midline






40. Diaphragm - external intercostals - scalenes - sternocleidomastoid - pectorals minor






41. Nearest to reference point






42. Receives O2 blood and pumps to body






43. Ability of the circulatory system to supply oxygen rich blood to the skeletal muscles during sustained physical activity






44. Recreational Activities? Hobbies?






45. Designed to determine the safety or possible risk of exercising for a client based on the answers to specific health questions. Aimed to identify those who are at risk for cardiovascular disease






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






47. Generally Used as high blood pressure medication - may also be prescribed for irregular heart rates






48. Intrinsic Core Stabilizers






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






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