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Personal Training Vocab

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






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






3. Also known as coronary artery disease.






4. The study of structure.






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






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






7. A significant blockage of one or more coronary arteries; also known as coronary artery disease.






8. Also known as coronary artery disease.






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






10. A device used to measure pulmonary function.






11. The end product of protein metabolism.






12. Staying with a prescribed program.






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






14. 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. (Hypertension)






15. An indicator of dysfunction - illness - or disease that can be felt but not seen.






16. Death of a portion of the heart muscle due to a lack of oxygen supply. (Myocardial Infarction)






17. A numerical scaled used to monitor perceived exertion.






18. Medical history.






19. Maximal oxygen consumption - maximal oxygen uptake.






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






21. An injury involving connective tissue.






22. Doing something that should not have been done.






23. A nerve cell and all of the muscle fibers it enervates.






24. Fast - bouncy movement.






25. Length of time.






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






27. 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)






28. A hormone produced by the adrenal gland.






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






30. One of the major protein myofilaments found in muscle tissue.






31. A device used for measurement of blood pressure.






32. Under the skin.






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






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






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






36. The pulse at the wrist.






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






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






39. Sudden - short term - abrupt.






40. 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.






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






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






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






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






45. 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.






46. The area from one Z line to the next Z line in muscle cells.






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






48. Rapid heart beat.






49. Breathing.






50. Hypertension without an obvious cause; also called primary hypertension.