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Personal Training Vocab

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






2. The maximal amount of air that can be exhaled following a maximal inhalation.






3. The force that blood exerts on the walls of the arteries.






4. Sudden - short term - abrupt.






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






6. The force that blood exerts on the walls of the arteries.






7. Elevation in body temperature.






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






9. Of or relating to the aged.






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






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






12. Pertaining to the kidneys.






13. Insufficient oxygen flow to the tissues.






14. Hormones which promote muscle hypertrophy and have severe health consequences.






15. A measure of intensity and duration of exercise.






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






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






18. 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.






19. Not thinking about changing behavior.






20. A blood vessel which takes blood from the tissues to the heart.






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






22. 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.






23. A chronic elevation of arterial blood pressure which is a primary risk factor for CAD and stroke; any resting value consistently greater than or equal to 140/90 mm Hg is considered a hypertensive value. (Hypertension)






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






25. A procedure by which veins are used to bypass coronary arteries which have become blocked with plaque.






26. Pertaining to the lungs.






27. Rest - Ice - Compression and Elevation - represents treatment for acute injuries.






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






29. 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.






30. 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)






31. A myth which says that fat can be reduced from one specific area of the body through a specific exercise.






32. Sticking with a program.






33. A thorough blood analysis.






34. The product of anaerobic glycolysis; closely related to fatigue during high intensity exercise.






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






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






37. A contraction during which movement is produced.






38. Pertaining to the lungs.






39. An increase in size.






40. 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)






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






42. The end product of protein metabolism.






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






44. A numerical scaled used to monitor perceived exertion.






45. The range of motion of a joint.






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






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






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






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






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