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NASM Terms

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1. Gutes - Quads - Calves






2. Total daily energy expenditure






3. Pressure within after heart contracts






4. A movement used to recruit the local core stabilizers by drawing the naval into the spine






5. Measures endurance of upper body - primarily pushing muscles






6. .65 and .75






7. Adductor - biceps femoris - TFL - Vastus lateralis






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






9. Hamstring complex strain - Anterior Knee pain - Low Back Pain






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






11. Performing OPT exercises in vertical manner down the template






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






13. Receives O2 blood and pumps to body






14. Smaller muscle - just outside of longus coli






15. Bisects upper and lower halves






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






17. Builds aerobic base and aids in recovery






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






19. Transport chemicals - water between blood and tissue






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






21. Deep Cervical Floors






22. Liver damage - bone/joint pain - dry skin - hair loss - headache - vomitting






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






24. Total daily energy expenditure






25. YMCA 3 min Step Test OR Rockport Test






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






27. Gastronemius - peroneus longues and tibialus anterior






28. Upper Traps - Sternocloidmastoid - Levator Scapulae






29. Out thigh






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






31. Forward head and rounded shoulders






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






33. Aerobic glycolysis - krebs cycle - electron trasport chain - 35-40 ATP created - can create energy by burning triglycerides - at least enough for a workout






34. Lat - Teres major - Pecs






35. Muscles either fully contract or do nothing at all






36. Ability to accelerate - decelerate - stabilize and change direction quickly while maintaining proper posture






37. Hurdle step over - stand up to figure 8






38. Gastrointestinal distress - increase heart disease






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






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






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






42. Anterior Tibialis - Posterior Tibialis - Glute max/med. - Transversus abdominis - Internal oblique






43. Shoulder Extension - Shoulder External Rotation






44. Up - down - neutral/Down






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






46. Gastrointestinal irritation - fatigue






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






48. Dissolved by Water- regulates blood glucose levels - lowers cholesterol






49. Frequency - Intensity - type - time - enjoyment






50. Refers to position on opposite side of the body