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Personal Training Vocab

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






2. The end product of protein metabolism.






3. Palm up.






4. Inflammation of the joints.






5. 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)






6. Excessive loss of body water.






7. A type-1 skeletal muscle fiber - found in abundance in endurance athletes.






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






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






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






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






12. Fruits - vegetables - grains - and legumes.






13. 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.






14. A subjective rating of intensity/effort by the exercise participant.






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






16. The number of days per week that exercise is performed.






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






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






19. 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)






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






21. The cell membrane of a muscle cell.






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






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






24. The study of the function of the body.






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






26. The chemical fuel for energy in the body.






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






28. The muscle most involved in producing a movement.






29. The science of the measurement of the human body with regard to size and body composition.






30. Relating to the heart - blood vessels and lungs.






31. The capacity or ability to perform work.






32. An exercise movement performed one time.






33. Palm down.






34. A fatty acid with no double bonds and generally a solid at room temperature - saturated fat is found primarily in animal products and is a major factor in CAD risk.






35. A rhythm disturbance in the heart; also known as dysrhythmia.






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






37. Medical history.






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






39. The number of days per week that exercise is performed.






40. Pertaining to the lungs.






41. A method for assessing body composition; measures the resistance to a small electrical current.






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






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






44. Without symptoms.






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






46. The difference in the amount of oxygen between the arteries and the veins. Represents how much O2 has been used by the tissue.






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






48. A narrowing of a blood vessel resulting from sympathetic nervous system stimulation.






49. The amount of oxygen used by the tissues per unit of time.






50. A principle artery in both sides of the neck.