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Personal Training Vocab

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1. A numerical scaled used to monitor perceived exertion.






2. A form of passive exercise which is of no value for a normal - healthy individual.






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






4. The capacity or ability to perform work.






5. A simple sugar such as sucrose found in soft drinks - candy - ice cream - etc.






6. The cell membrane of a muscle cell.






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






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






9. Staying with a prescribed program.






10. A process by which risk is determined.






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






12. Elevated blood lipid levels.






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






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






15. Amino acids that must be obtained in the diet.






16. Relating to the heart and blood vessels






17. Length of time.






18. Insufficient oxygen flow to the tissues.






19. A measure of intensity and duration of exercise.






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






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






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






23. A form of exercise where the hands (for arm exercises) or feet (for leg exercises) are not in a fixed position and can move freely. Arm body exercises are dumbbell curls and lateral raises. Leg exercises are seated knee extensions and prone hamstring






24. A device used to measure pulmonary function.






25. The product of anaerobic glycolysis; closely related to fatigue during high intensity exercise.






26. Difficult or labored breathing.






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






28. The heart rate in beats per minute when the body is at complete rest.






29. 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. (Hypoglycemia)






30. Inflammation of the joints.






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






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






33. A fat.






34. Pain in the chest; a common symptom of coronary artery disease.






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






36. Relating to the heart and blood vessels






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






38. 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)






39. A fatty acid which contains one double bond - i.e. - oleic acid.






40. Without symptoms.






41. The heart rate in beats per minute when the body is at complete rest.






42. 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.






43. Of or relating to the thigh.






44. Fatty Tissue.






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






46. Insufficient oxygen flow to the tissues.






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






48. Pertaining to the kidneys.






49. With Oxygen






50. Palm down.