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Personal Training Vocab

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. An ordinary instrument for measuring air temperature.






2. The structural unit of proteins.






3. An increase in a joint angle.






4. Length of time.






5. A device used for measurement of blood pressure.






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






7. Of or relating to the aged.






8. Elevation in body temperature.






9. A very large lipoprotein composed mainly of triglycerides; most of the cholesterol produced by the liver is VLDL - but it is usually converted to LDL or HDL very quickly throughout the body.






10. The arteries which supply the heart muscle with oxygen.






11. A solution with a greater concentration of solutes than body fluids.






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






13. A simple sugar which is the primary end product of carbohydrate digestion - a prime energy source for the body.






14. A nerve cell which conducts impulses from the central nervous system to a group of muscle fibers to produce movement.






15. A principle artery in both sides of the neck.






16. Doing something that should not have been done.






17. The ability of a muscle or group of muscles to contract repeatedly over time.






18. A muscular contraction during which the muscle lengthens as it generates force.






19. Number of beats per minute.






20. With Oxygen






21. The exercise principle that the body adapts very specifically to the training stimuli it is required to deal with.






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






23. A unit of weight equal to 2.2 pounds.






24. The tapering off period following a bout of exercise.






25. An indicator of dysfunction or disease that can be seen with the naked eye.






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






27. A behavior or attribute that is a predictor of increased risk of disease - sometimes referred to as major risk factor.






28. Inactive.






29. Without oxygen.






30. The pulse at the wrist.






31. Red blood cells.






32. The study of the function of the body.






33. A condition where by the risks of exercise outweigh the benefits.






34. A numerical scaled used to monitor perceived exertion.






35. A fatty acid with no double bonds and generally a solid at room temperature - saturated fat is found primarily in animal products and is a major factor in CAD risk.






36. A simple sugar such as sucrose found in soft drinks - candy - ice cream - etc.






37. An increase in size.






38. Of or relating to the thigh.






39. The maximal amount of force that can be generated with one maximal effort; also called 1 RM






40. Fruits - vegetables - grains - and legumes.






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






42. Thinking about changing a behavior.






43. An injury involving connective tissue.






44. A procedure by which veins are used to bypass coronary arteries which have become blocked with plaque.






45. A waste product of metabolism which is released from the body during exhalation.






46. The iron containing portion of the red blood cell to which oxygen binds.






47. Cardiorespiratory fitness - strength - flexibility and body composition.






48. The fastest heart rate possible under normal maximal exercise conditions. Can be estimated by using the formula 220-age or by using other formulas.






49. The study of structure.






50. Hardening of the arteries.