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Personal Training Vocab

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Measuring of the various indicators of fitness - i.e. - strength - flexibility - body composition and cardiovascular fitness.






2. The process of breaking down complex substances into simpler ones.






3. Movement of a limb away from the mid-line of the body. For the shoulder joint - the arm continues to the vertical.






4. An ordinary instrument for measuring air temperature.






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






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






7. The end product of protein metabolism.






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






9. Sole of the foot turned inward - lifting its medial border.






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






11. A cushioning sac filled with lubricating fluid that alleviates friction where there is movement of tendons over bone.






12. Breathing.






13. A relatively common overuse injury where tiny cracks develop in a bone - may not be apparent on x-ray.






14. Rapid heart beat.






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






16. Long term physical training.






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






18. A rhythm disturbance in the heart; also known as dysrhythmia.






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






20. The maximal amount of oxygen that the body can utilize per kilogram of body weight per minute. Also called max VO2 - VO2 max - cardiorespiratory fitness level - aerobic power. (Maximal Oxygen Uptake)






21. A substance which promotes the removal of water from the body.






22. A unit of weight equal to 2.2 pounds.






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






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






25. The study of the function of the body.






26. A condition in normal healthy individuals where the blood glucose level falls below 70 mg/dl. Can also occur in diabetics as a result of injecting too much insulin or not eating. (Hypoglycemia)






27. A substance which promotes the removal of water from the body.






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






29. A behavior or characteristic which increases probability for disease.






30. The pulse at the wrist.






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






32. Maximal oxygen consumption - maximal oxygen uptake.






33. The heart rate in beats per minute when the body is at complete rest.






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






35. The pressure in the arteries when the heart is between beats.






36. Divides the body into left and right halves.






37. Hypertension without an obvious cause; also called primary hypertension.






38. A hormone produced by the adrenal gland.






39. To lose consciousness - as in a syncopal attack.






40. An elevated level of ketone bodies in the blood and urine. Commonly seen in starvation diets - low carbohydrate diets and poorly controlled diabetics.






41. A cushioning sac filled with lubricating fluid that alleviates friction where there is movement of tendons over bone.






42. A condition where oxygen demand exceeds oxygen supply; often a cause of angina.






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






44. The method by which liability is determined.






45. The enlarging of a blood vessel to increase blood flow to a body part.






46. Relating to the heart - blood vessels and lungs.






47. The muscle in opposition to the agonist.






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






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






50. A stretch which is held for at least 15 seconds.