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Personal Training Vocab

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






2. Sole of the foot turned outward - lifting its lateral border.






3. 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)






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






5. A bundle of muscle fibers.






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






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






8. An exercise movement performed one time.






9. Relating to the heart and blood vessels






10. Decrease in a joint angle.






11. The capacity or ability to perform work.






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






13. Taking steps to begin to change a behavior.






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






15. An ordinary instrument for measuring air temperature.






16. 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)






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






18. The most common type of arthritis.






19. A very effective stretching technique.






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






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






22. The science of the measurement of the human body with regard to size and body composition.






23. A large lipoprotein composed mostly of cholesterol; elevated LDL levels are strongly related to increased CAD risk.






24. Red blood cells.






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






26. The body's gradual adaptation to a changed environment - such as heat - cold - or altitude.






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






28. The body's local response to injury - characterized by pain - with heat - redness - swelling and loss of function.






29. A tough band of connective tissue which attaches bone to bone.






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






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






32. Of and relating to hormones.






33. A fat.






34. An injury involving connective tissue.






35. Of or relating to the thigh.






36. Pertaining to the kidneys.






37. One of the six essential nutrients; composed of building blocks called amino acids.






38. The structural unit of the lung; tiny air sacs where exchange of respiratory gases with the capillaries takes place.






39. A large lipoprotein composed mostly of cholesterol; elevated LDL levels are strongly related to increased CAD risk.






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






41. 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)






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






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






44. Thinking about changing a behavior.






45. Persisting for a long time.






46. The pressure in the arteries while the heart is contracting.






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






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






49. A contraction during which tension is produced - but no movement occurs.






50. Length of time.






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