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Personal Training Vocab

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






2. One of the major protein myofilaments found in muscle tissue.






3. Divides the body into front and back halves.






4. Not thinking about changing behavior.






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






6. 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. (Aerobic Power)






7. The method by which liability is determined.






8. Pain in the chest; a common symptom of coronary artery disease.






9. The cell membrane of a muscle cell.






10. A resting heart rate less than 60 beats per minute.






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






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






13. Hardening of the arteries.






14. Pertaining to the lungs.






15. Pertaining to the kidneys.






16. A unit of weight equal to 2.2 pounds.






17. A subjective rating of intensity/effort by the exercise participant.






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






19. A form of passive exercise which is of no value for a normal - healthy individual.






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






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






22. A process by which risk is determined.






23. Under the skin.






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






25. Length of time.






26. The most common type of arthritis.






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






28. The desired steady state heart rate during aerobic training.






29. A slow - progressive disease involving the narrowing of blood vessels due to plaque accumulation.






30. The amount of oxygen used by the tissues per unit of time.






31. A resting heart rate less than 60 beats per minute.






32. Insufficient oxygen flow to the tissues.






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






34. Number of beats per minute.






35. Of or relating to the aged.






36. A numerical scaled used to monitor perceived exertion.






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






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






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






40. A method for determining target heart rate.






41. Tiny protein strands which make up muscle tissue; actin and myosin are the major protein strands.






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






43. A fibrous tissue that binds together and supports the structures of the body. See fascia - ligament - tendon.






44. Connective tissue which surrounds muscles and various organs of the body.






45. Pertaining to the lungs.






46. The end product of protein metabolism.






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






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






49. The study of structure.






50. Excessive loss of body water.