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Personal Training Vocab

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1. Number of beats per minute.






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






3. The breakdown of glucose in the absence of oxygen.






4. Hormones such as epinephrine and norepinephrine that are produced by the adrenal glands.






5. American College of Sports Medicine.






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






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






8. Insufficient oxygen flow to the tissues.






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






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






11. Taking steps to begin to change a behavior.






12. Also called adult-onset diabetes; a diabetic condition often caused by obesity and sedentary lifestyle.






13. A very effective stretching technique.






14. A two joint muscle which flexes the hip and extends the knee.






15. The structural unit of proteins.






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






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






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






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






20. The area from one Z line to the next Z line in muscle cells.






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






22. Of and relating to hormones.






23. A thorough blood analysis.






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






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






26. A method for determining target heart rate.






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






28. Salts of the body such as sodium - potassium - magnesium - calcium and chloride.






29. Staying with a prescribed program.






30. Maximal oxygen consumption - maximal oxygen uptake.






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






32. The period preceding the aerobic phase of exercise; usually consists of stretching and other movements which prepare the body for exercise.






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






34. Also known as coronary artery disease.






35. A thorough blood analysis.






36. Divides the body into left and right halves.






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






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






39. Making the body do more work than it is accustomed to doing.






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






41. A blood vessel which takes blood away from the heart. The exceptions are the coronary arteries - which lie within the heart.






42. Internal organs






43. Blood circulation through small side branches that can supplement or substitute for the main vessel's delivery of blood to certain tissues.






44. The level of physiological stress on the body during exercise.






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






46. A tough band of connective tissue that binds muscle to bone.






47. Amino acids that must be obtained in the diet.






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






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






50. 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)






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