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NASM Terms

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1. Nearest to reference point






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






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






4. Deceleration - yielding - loading - counter movement - or cocking phase. Increases muscle spindle activity by prestretching the muscle






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






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






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






8. Alteration of parathyroid hormone levels - reduced bone mineral density






9. (Fast Twitch) Fewer capillaries - mitochondria - myoglobin - 'white fibers.' 2 types: IIX Have low oxidative capacity - fatigue quickly.IIA High Oxidative - fatigue slower - intermediate fast twitch - aerobic/anaerobic






10. 10-35% of total caloric intake






11. Builds aerobic base and aids in recovery






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






13. Excessive- resulting to fatigue






14. Actin (thin and stringlike) and myosin (thick). Help Contract Muscles






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






16. Cardiac muscle - smooth muscle - skeletal muscle






17. Total daily energy expenditure






18. Knee






19. Elevated thyroid hormone concentration






20. Placing stress on cardio in order to achieve optimal levels of physiological - physical - and performance adaptations






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






22. Diarhea - gastrointstinal disturbance






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






24. Mid/Lower Traps - Rhomboids - Rotator Cuff






25. Deepest layer that surrounds individual fibers






26. Transition phase or electrical magnetical delay between eccentric and concentric contraction






27. Straight & parallel - not flat or externally rotated - In line with toes not adducted or abducted - Pelvic is level - spine in same position - Level not elevated or rounded - Lateral View: Foot & Ankle - Knee - LPHC - Shoulders






28. Up - Down - Neutral- Down






29. Part of Calf - small muscle






30. Upper Traps - Sternocleidomastoid - Levator Scapulae






31. Assess movement efficiency & potential muscle imbalances






32. Carpals of hand






33. Lat - Teres major - Pecs






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






35. Cervical Extension - Scapular Protraction/elevation






36. Hypertension - congestive heart failure - and peripheral edema






37. Gastronemius - peroneus longues and tibialus anterior






38. Measures endurance of upper body - primarily pushing muscles






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






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






41. Series of exercises one after another - minimal rest






42. High stress on knees caps - and other tissues of the knee






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






44. Measures upper extremity agility and stabilization






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






46. Position above reference






47. Neutral/Neutral






48. Tibia - glut max - erector spinae






49. Cervical Extension - Scapular Protraction/elevation






50. Gastrointestinal distress - increase heart disease