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NASM Terms

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1. Performing OPT exercises in vertical manner down the template






2. Red light green light - follow the snake






3. Increased sensitivity of skin reaction of nickel






4. Measures upper extremity agility and stabilization






5. Goutlike symptoms - joint pains - increased uric acid






6. Assess movement efficiency & potential muscle imbalances






7. Elevated thyroid hormone concentration






8. Reproductive problems






9. Increase risk of lung cancer in smokers/those exposed to asbestos






10. 1.2 -1.4 (.5-.6 grams/lb)






11. .76 and .85






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






13. Increase risk of lung cancer in smokers/those exposed to asbestos






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






15. Carpals of hand






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






17. Inner - center shoulder muscles






18. Mid/Lower Traps






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






20. Position above reference






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






22. Position below reference






23. Gastrocnemius - soleus - hip flexor complex - Adductors - Lats - Erector Spinae






24. Glute med/max - VMO






25. A Golgi tendon organ (GTO) and muscle spindle fibers






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






27. Current Occupation?Does it require extended periods of sitting?Extended Periods of Repetitive Movements?Require you to wear shoes with a heel? Cause you anxiety or mental stress?






28. Swings across knee joint (short)






29. Gastronemius - peroneus longues and tibialus anterior






30. High stress on neck - shoulders - and spine






31. Neutral Position - leg vertical at right angle to sole of foot - Neutral position -not flexed or hyperextended - Pelvis neutral position - no extension or flexion - Normal kyphotic curve - not excessively rounded - Neutral Position - not in excessive






32. Circuit training that alternates upper and lower halves






33. Shoulder Extension - Shoulder External Rotation






34. Elbow






35. Stress on neck - and spine - clients with neck or back injury should not perform this






36. Front of hip down side






37. Excessive- resulting to fatigue






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






39. Diarhea






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






41. Anterior tilt to pelvis (arched lower back)






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






43. Hurdle step over - stand up to figure 8






44. Neurological problems - numbness - pain in limbs






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






46. Internal & External Obliques






47. Hip Flexors - Erector Spinae






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






49. Refers to position on same side of body






50. Muscles either fully contract or do nothing at all