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NASM Terms

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






2. Builds aerobic base and aids in recovery






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






4. Red light green light - follow the snake






5. Nausea diarhea - kidney stones






6. 20% of TEE






7. Up - down - neutral/Down






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






9. Hypertension - congestive heart failure






10. Hip Flexors - Erector Spinae






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






12. Swings across knee joint (short)






13. Neutral/ Neutral or Down






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






15. Soleus - Lateral Gastro. Biceps Femoris






16. 1.2-1.7 (.5-.8grams/lb)






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






18. Secreted by pancreas that regulates blood glucose levels






19. Liver damage - flushing - nausea - gastrointestinal problems






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






21. 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






22. Standing Adductor Stretch - Lat Ball Stretch - Pectoral Wall Stretch






23. Training different part of the body on seperate days






24. 45-65% of diet- During exercise for more than one hour 30-69 grams is adequate






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






26. Prisoners Squat - Multiplanar Lunge - tube Walking - Med. Ball lift/chop






27. Refers to postion closest to midline






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






29. High stress on neck - shoulders - and spine






30. Muscle inhibition caused by a tight agonist - which inhibits its functional antagonist






31. Increased sensitivity of skin reaction of nickel






32. Reproductive problems






33. High stress on neck - shoulders - and spine






34. Back of neck muscles






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






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






37. Upper Traps - Sternocleidomastoid - Levator Scapulae






38. .65 and .75






39. Internal & External Obliques






40. Out thigh






41. Internal Intercostals - Abdominals






42. Out thigh






43. Measures upper extremity agility and stabilization






44. Repeating the same pattern of motion which can place abnormal stress on the body






45. Highest rate of oxygen achieved @ physical exertion






46. Elevated thyroid hormone concentration






47. 10-35% of total caloric intake






48. Performing set to failure - then removing a small percentage and continuing the set






49. Up - Down - Neutral- Down






50. Bisects upper and lower halves