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Personal Training Vocab

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Identifying the specific type of customer that will want your services.






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






3. The fastest heart rate possible under normal maximal exercise conditions. Can be estimated by using the formula 220-age or by using other formulas.






4. Inflammation of the joints.






5. Without symptoms.






6. Movement of a limb away from the mid-line of the body. For the shoulder joint - the arm continues to the vertical.






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






8. The study of the function of the body.






9. Hardening of the arteries.






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






11. Taking steps to begin to change a behavior.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. Performing a target behavior on a regular basis for less than six months.






23. Pertaining to the lungs.






24. A unit of weight equal to 2.2 pounds.






25. The study of the function of the body.






26. The proportions of fat and lean.






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






28. Elevated blood lipid levels.






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






30. 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. (Low Blood Sugar)






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






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






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






34. A molecule that is a combination of protein and lipid; are the transporters of cholesterol in the bloodstream.






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






36. Of or relating to the thigh.






37. Red blood cells.






38. The state of water content.






39. Thinking about changing a behavior.






40. 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.






41. A hormone produced by the adrenal gland.






42. Under the skin.






43. Elevated blood lipid levels.






44. A drug used to treat hypertension - angina - arrhythmias and migraine headaches; block the effect of catecholamines.






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






46. The total of all the chemical and physical processes by which the body builds and maintains itself - and by which it breaks down its substances for the production of energy.






47. A tiny blood vessel where exchange of nutrients and wastes occurs between the bloodstream and the tissues.






48. Inactive.






49. Recommendation that a person see a qualified medical professional to review their health status.






50. 3.5 ml/kg/min