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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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1. An inert substance ingested by an individual in the hope of improving health or performance. Placebos have no true physiological effect - but can sometimes have a psychological effect.






2. Failing to do something that should have been done.






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






4. A recording of the electrical activity in the heart as it beats.






5. Pertaining to the lungs.






6. A decrease in the size of a body part - organ - tissue - or cell.






7. The amount of blood pumped by the heart per minute.






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






9. 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)






10. A hormone produced by the beta cells of the pancreas which helps lower blood glucose levels.






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






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






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






14. A numerical scaled used to monitor perceived exertion.






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






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






17. With Oxygen






18. The study of the function of the body.






19. A drug used to treat hypertension - angina - arrhythmias and migraine headaches; block the effect of catecholamines.






20. Decrease in a joint angle.






21. Of and relating to hormones.






22. Fruits - vegetables - grains - and legumes.






23. Inflammation of the joints.






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






25. The protein 'shell' which surrounds the lipoprotein.






26. A method for assessing body composition; measures the resistance to a small electrical current.






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






28. A condition where the body is resistant to the effects of insulin; typically seen in prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.






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






30. Divides the body into front and back halves.






31. The study of the function of the body as it responds to exercise.






32. A unit of weight equal to 2.2 pounds.






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






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






35. Internal organs






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






37. Without oxygen.






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






39. Movement toward the mid-line of the body.






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






41. Any substance that improves or is thought to improve athletic performance.






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






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






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






45. The study of structure.






46. A small - dense lipoprotein composed mainly of protein. Often termed the 'good' cholesterol. High levels are associated with a lowering of risk for CAD.






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






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






49. A fat.






50. A molecule that is a combination of protein and lipid; are the transporters of cholesterol in the bloodstream.