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Personal Training Vocab

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1. A muscle contraction against a resistance where movement occurs at a constant velocity.






2. The maximal amount of air that can be exhaled following a maximal inhalation.






3. An increase in a joint angle.






4. The ability to generate force.






5. A type of fat found both in the bloodstream and in adipose tissue - elevated triglycerides are a secondary risk factor for CHD.






6. The difference between maximal heart rate and resting heart rate.






7. One of the six essential nutrients; composed of building blocks called amino acids.






8. A significant blockage of one or more coronary arteries; also known as coronary artery disease.






9. The forward curving of the spine at the neck and lower back.






10. The structures in the cell where aerobic production of ATP takes place.






11. Taking steps to begin to change a behavior.






12. Liquid part of a cell which surrounds the structures within a cell.






13. A contraction during which tension is produced - but no movement occurs.






14. The number of days per week that exercise is performed.






15. A tiny blood vessel where exchange of nutrients and wastes occurs between the bloodstream and the tissues.






16. Heart attack; death of a portion of the heart muscle due to lack of oxygen supply.






17. Recommendation that a person see a qualified medical professional to review their health status.






18. With Oxygen






19. A unit of weight equal to 2.2 pounds.






20. Inflammation of the joints.






21. The study of the function of the body.






22. The proportions of fat and lean.






23. Hormones which promote muscle hypertrophy and have severe health consequences.






24. A class of drugs used for treating angina pectoris.






25. The worst of the saturated fats; palm oil - coconut oil and palm kernel oil.






26. The study of the principles of mechanics and anatomy in relation to human movement.






27. The muscle most involved in producing a movement.






28. Measuring of the various indicators of fitness - i.e. - strength - flexibility - body composition and cardiovascular fitness.






29. The process by which fatty acids are broken down to make acetyl CO-A - which then enters the Krebs Cycle.






30. A fatty - waxy substance that is needed by the body for a variety of functions. Abnormal blood cholesterol is a primary risk factor for CAD.






31. Includes measurement of red and white blood count - hemoglobin and hematocrit.






32. A condition where the resting systolic blood pressure is =140 mm Hg but the resting diastolic blood pressure is <90mm Hg.






33. Exercise or sports activities in or on water.






34. The structural unit of proteins.






35. A hormone secreted by the interstitial cells of the testes.






36. Divides the body into top and bottom halves.






37. A fatty acid which contains many double bonds - i.e. - safflower oil.






38. A chronic elevation of arterial blood pressure which is a primary risk factor for CAD and stroke; any resting value consistently greater than or equal to 140/90 mm Hg is considered a hypertensive value. (High Blood Pressure)






39. The stored form of glucose - found in the liver and skeletal muscle.






40. Moving the foot toward the anterior surface of the lower legs - toes up.






41. Forced exhalation against a closed glottis which causes a major increase in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure.






42. Excessive loss of body water.






43. An ordinary instrument for measuring air temperature.






44. A measure of power equal to 6 kgm/min






45. A recommendation for a course of exercise to meet desirable individual objectives for fitness.






46. One of three muscles located on the back of the thigh - they produce the movement of knee flexion.






47. Under the skin.






48. Any activity which requires large amounts of oxygen - uses large muscle groups - is rhythmic and can be sustained over time.






49. Also called juvenile diabetes; a diabetic condition caused by heredity.






50. Sudden - short term - abrupt.







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