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Personal Training Vocab

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






2. Movement toward the mid-line of the body.






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






4. Sole of the foot turned inward - lifting its medial border.






5. Exercise or sports activities in or on water.






6. A class of drug used to treat high blood pressure.






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






8. 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.






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






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






11. Hormones such as epinephrine and norepinephrine that are produced by the adrenal glands.






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






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






14. 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.






15. 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)






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






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






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






19. Excessive loss of body water.






20. Fatty Tissue.






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






22. Sticking with a program.






23. Taking steps to begin to change a behavior.






24. Sudden - short term - abrupt.






25. Persisting for a long time.






26. Sole of the foot turned inward - lifting its medial border.






27. Length of time.






28. The amount of air remaining in the lungs following a maximal exhalation.






29. The structures in the cell where aerobic production of ATP takes place.






30. The pressure in the arteries when the heart is between beats.






31. Sticking with a program.






32. With Oxygen






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






34. Forced exhalation against a closed glottis which causes a major increase in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure.






35. The amount of heat required to raise 1 gram of water 1






36. Decrease in a joint angle.






37. Also known as coronary artery disease.






38. A process by which risk is determined.






39. A device used for measurement of blood pressure.






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






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






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






43. A thorough blood analysis.






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






45. An injury involving connective tissue.






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






47. The study of the function of the body.






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






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






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