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NASM Terms

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1. Secreted by pancreas that regulates blood glucose levels






2. Position below reference






3. Proper alignment of lead leg and pelvis during sprinting






4. Highest rate of oxygen achieved @ physical exertion






5. Gastronemius - peroneus longues and tibialus anterior






6. Nausea - diarhea - fatigue - hair/nail loss






7. Larger shoulder muscle - under deltoid






8. Upper Traps - Sternocleidomastoid - Levator Scapulae






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






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






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






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






13. Glute Max - Hamstring complex - Intrinsic core stabilizers






14. Glut max - Hamstring complex - Core stabilizers






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






16. Generally Prescribed for hypertension or chest pain






17. Position away from center of reference point






18. Low toxicity- possible kidney stones






19. Normal extensibility of all soft tissues that allows the full range of motion of a joint






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






21. Bisects upper and lower halves






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






23. Bisects body into front and back






24. Builds aerobic base and aids in recovery






25. Advanced assessment not fit for all individuals - for strength specific goals






26. Transport blood away from heart






27. Makes up hamstring - near center






28. Sternum - ribs - vertebrae






29. Red light green light - follow the snake






30. Neutral or Up/Neutral or Down






31. Impaired immune function - low HDL






32. Potential kidney problems - picolinate form - possible mutagenic






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






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






35. Refers to position farther away from midline






36. Red Blood Cell damage or anemia - liver damage






37. Calcification of brain/arteries - increased blood calcium - loss of appetite - nausea






38. 10-35% of total caloric intake






39. Deficient blood clotting






40. Gastrocnemius/soleus - TFL/IT band - Lats






41. Anterior Tibialis - Glute Max - Erector Spinae






42. Secreted by pancreas that regulates blood glucose levels






43. Larger shoulder muscle - under deltoid






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






45. Nausea diarhea - kidney stones






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






47. Out thigh






48. Position above reference






49. Tight agonist which inhibits its function antagonist- muscle contraction.






50. Recreational Activities? Hobbies?