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Water Aerobics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Some of the carbohydrates we eat that are not immediately needed by the cells for metabolism are stored in the muscles and the liver to be available when needed for energy. they are stored in a very easily-used from called (blank)






2. In the (blank) method of teaching water aerobics - we go back over a list of movements again and again -






3. When we go from station to station - doing a different movement at each one - we are using the (blank) method






4. (blank) is a fat-like substance manufactured in the liver. It can not be used as fuel






5. According to the Water aerobics mantra - your shoulders should be






6. As you become more fit - your resting heart rate will go (blank) and you will need to recalculate your training zone






7. To lose fat but retain muscle - you should: increase your exercise both aerobic and strengthening and also decrease your food intake especially (blank - blank and blank)






8. Specific activities or exercises that are especially good for developing muscle fitness include (blank) and water aerobics






9. There are 13 vitamins. Some are (blank) - soluble and some are water soluble. If you get too much of the (blank) soluble ones - they can accumulate and become toxic






10. While in the (blank) method we spend 3 to 4 minutes on each movement.






11. LDL stands for






12. As you do the movement patterns - you should be sure not to fling your arms and legs around. there are specific start and (blank) positions for them -






13. Protein aids in the in the formation the body's chemical processes and is a major constituent of the immune system - but its primary function is the (blank and blank) of cells






14. Doing flexibility exercises also helps to reduce (blank) and relax tense muscles - making you more comfortable and less prone to tension headaches - neckaches and backaches






15. Name 3 foods that are rich sources of calcium






16. Before you do aerobic activity or a serious flexibility workout - you should (blank) your muscles






17. A number of 4 or lower is the preferred ratio of (blank) cholesterol to HDL






18. The part of a water aerobics work-out that is designed to develop muscular endurance is called the (blank) phase






19. Your basal metabolic rate is the rate at which your body burns (blank) when your body is resting






20. Some things can limit your flexibility. Among them are (blank) and large muscle development






21. The aerobic workout should be designed to improve (blank) capacity






22. Our bodies use about (blank to blank) mg. of calcium per day - to make and repair bones - clot blood - regulate muscle contraction and relaxation and help the body absorb nutrients






23. These stretches should be held for (blank) to (blank) seconds each






24. It takes _ - ounces of water to metabolize a single ounce of alcohol.






25. Cardio-respiratory fitness is the ability of the (blank) (blank) and (blank) to deliver enough food and oxygen to the cells to meet the demands of prolonged physical activity






26. Whole grain foods - such as brown rice and whole wheat bread - give us the added benefit of fiber which slows down the digestive process - keeping our (blank) more even






27. Most 'complete proteins' which contain all 9 of those amino acids - come from (blank)






28. Eating too much protein can have harmful effects on your body. One is that it has an adverse effect on the body's absorption of (blank)






29. LDL stands for






30. How much time should we spend on this in phase 3?






31. Anit-oxidants may help to prevent cancer - emphysema and heart disease by absorbing (blank) before they can cause damage






32. The final - stretching - phase works on our (blank)






33. If you have a muscle cramp - decrease your (blank). if it doesn't work - stretch that muscle by contracting the opposite muscle and then do a mild exercise with the cramped muscle.






34. Fats are essential to a healthy body. They insulate body from cold and they provide a protective layer around (blank)






35. How long should you stay low end 30 mins high end (blank) mins






36. (blank) exercise is the best kind to do if you want to lose body fat






37. Having good flexibility helps you avoid (blank)






38. When stretching your leg muscles - be sure your knee does not extend beyond your (blank)






39. A safe - effective way to do that is to work in your (blank)






40. If you are using the RPE as a way of judging your intensity level - where should you be at the peak of your water aerobics work out?






41. The 4 factors that you must consider in planning a fitness program are (blank) - (blank) - (blank) - (blank)






42. Protein should make up about 15-30% of our calorie intake each day. That translates into (blank) servings






43. The (blank) phase of a water aerobics class is designed to improve cardio-respiratory capacity






44. The 4 factors that you must consider in planning a fitness program are (blank) - (blank) - (blank) - (blank)






45. In the (blank) method of teaching water aerobics - we go back over a list of movements again and again -






46. To prevent shin-splits - be sure to stretch your calves before and after exercising and






47. (blank) tissue uses up a lot of calories just to exist - while fatty tissue uses hardly any. One additional pound of muscle requires 35 to 50 additional calories per day.






48. If your goal is to maintain your present level of cardio-respiratory fitness - you should do an aerobic work out (blank) times a week.






49. A poorly conditioned heart has to pump (blank) often than a fit and strong heart






50. If your goal is to lose fat - you should do aerobic fitness training (blank) times a week.