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Personal Training Vocab

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1. Length of time.






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






3. A chronic disorder characterized by abnormally high blood glucose levels; can be type 1 or type 2






4. A hormone secreted by the interstitial cells of the testes.






5. A hormone produced by the adrenal gland.






6. 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)






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






8. A disease characterized by a significant decrease in bone density.






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






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






11. Connective tissue which surrounds muscles and various organs of the body.






12. Insufficient oxygen flow to the tissues.






13. The specific gravity of the body - which can be estimated by underwater weighing.






14. The minimum energy required to maintain the body's life functions at rest.






15. A fibrous tissue that binds together and supports the structures of the body. See fascia - ligament - tendon.






16. The workload at which lactic acid values begin to rise exponentially.






17. The end product of protein metabolism.






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






19. 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.






20. Internal organs






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






22. A serious heat related disorder characterized by high core body temperature and central nervous system dysfunction.






23. Length of time.






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






25. A hormone produced by the adrenal gland.






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






27. The ability to respond to a stimulus.






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






29. Persisting for a long time.






30. Red blood cells.






31. Not thinking about changing behavior.






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






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






34. Fat that lies deep within the abdominal cavity - among the internal organs.






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






36. Under the skin.






37. American College of Sports Medicine.






38. Difficult or labored breathing.






39. Cardiorespiratory fitness - strength - flexibility and body composition.






40. The proportions of fat and lean.






41. The process by which fatty acids are broken down to make acetyl CO-A - which then enters the Krebs Cycle.






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






43. A treadmill or bicycle ergometer test in which workload is gradually increased until an endpoint such as fatigue or VO2 max. (Graded Exercise Test)






44. The muscle in opposition to the agonist.






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






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






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






48. An increase in size.






49. Relating to the heart and blood vessels






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