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Personal Training Vocab

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1. Beneficial physiological changes that occur as a result of exercise training.






2. 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. (High Blood Pressure)






3. A hormone produced by the adrenal gland.






4. Elevation in body temperature.






5. The muscle most involved in producing a movement.






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






7. A device used for measurement of blood pressure.






8. A fatty - waxy substance that is needed by the body for a variety of functions. Abnormal blood cholesterol is a primary risk factor for CAD.






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






10. The study of the function of the body.






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






12. 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)






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






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






15. The arteries which supply the heart muscle with oxygen.






16. A solution with a greater concentration of solutes than body fluids.






17. A measure of intensity and duration of exercise.






18. The worst of the saturated fats; palm oil - coconut oil and palm kernel oil.






19. Also known as coronary artery disease.






20. One of the major proteins found in all muscle tissue.






21. The difference between maximal heart rate and resting heart rate.






22. A type of drug used to treat angina - hypertension - or arrhythmias.






23. The muscle in opposition to the agonist.






24. Of or relating to the aged.






25. Of or relating to the aged.






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






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






28. Beneficial physiological changes that occur as a result of exercise training.






29. 3.5 ml/kg/min






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






31. Includes measurement of red and white blood count - hemoglobin and hematocrit.






32. Inflammation of the joints.






33. Exercise or sports activities in or on water.






34. A graded exercise test to exhaustion - during which the ECG and blood pressure responses are carefully monitored. The purpose of a maximal treadmill exercise test is to determine cardiorespiratory fitness level and/or diagnose coronary artery disease






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






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






37. Internal organs






38. The proportions of fat and lean.






39. The capacity or ability to perform work.






40. A condition where oxygen demand exceeds oxygen supply; often a cause of angina.






41. Fruits - vegetables - grains - and legumes.






42. A form of exercise where the hands (for arm exercises) or feet (for leg exercises) are in a fixed position and do not move. Examples arm body exercise are push-ups and pull-ups. Examples of leg exercises are leg press - squats - and lunges.






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






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






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






46. Hardening of the arteries.






47. An increase in size.






48. Difficult or labored breathing.






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






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