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Water Aerobics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. According to the Water aerobics mantra - your shoulders should be






2. Of the 20 amino acids we need - we can manufacture 11 in our bodies.The other 9 are called the (blank)






3. During the first 20 minutes of vigorous - sustained activity - your primary energy gradually shifts from (blank) to (blank)






4. 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






5. Vitamins are essential for the process of metabolism and for many other things. Some of the things they do are promote (blank) and form normal blood vessels






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






7. What is your water aerobics training range for a 10-second period?






8. 'incomplete proteins' are all right to use - as long as you eat them in (blank) that provide all 9 essential amino acids






9. Simple carbohydrate - found in sugar - should make up no more than (blank) % of our daily calorie intake






10. There are several things you can do to increase your bone bulk at your age. the 2 most important are (blank) activities and eating plenty of calcium






11. Two indications that your cardio-respiratory system is getting stronger are blood pressure and (blank) time after exercise goes down






12. People in their 20's should eat (blank to blank) mg. of calcium a day






13. You should stretch to the point where you feel (blank) but not pain






14. Four kinds of fats should be avoided if possible. One is trans fats - sometimes called transfatty acids. The other three are trans fat - hydrogenated oil - and (blank-blank) oil






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






16. How much calcium is there in an 8-ounce glass of whole milk?






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






18. If you have a groin injury - take it easy when we do






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






20. Its purpose is also to return the body to its (blank) and to prevent (blank)






21. Using Straight limbs or bent?






22. Using Straight limbs or bent?






23. Fruits and vegetables of what 2 colors are especially high in vitamins?






24. There are 4 kinds of flexibility exercises. the 2 that are most useful for ordinary people are dynamic range of motion and (blank)






25. 'incomplete proteins' are all right to use - as long as you eat them in (blank) that provide all 9 essential amino acids






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






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






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






29. Body composition refers to the % of (blank) in your body






30. If your goal is to maintain or increase your cardio -respiratory fitness level - you should try to stay in your target zone for at least (blank) minutes






31. By the time you feel thirsty - you are already






32. (blank) are our back-up energy source.






33. If you have a groin injury - take it easy when we do






34. If you want to lose fat and you are using walking as your aerobic exercise - you should try to walk at a speed of (blank) MPH






35. Calcium is best absorbed in the presence of which vitamin?






36. Final stretches - designed to increase your flexibility - should be held for (blank) seconds






37. Strong muscles are a good idea because they can help to prevent (blank). They also enable you to be capable - independent person who doesn't need to rely on others.






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






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






40. An aerobic fitness program strengthens the heart - increases the rate of oxygen delivery to the cells and reduces the risk of (blank) diseases.






41. 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 -






42. Most of us should watch our intake of fats - but none of us should cut them out entirely. They should comprise about (blank) % of our daily calorie intake






43. 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)






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






45. Its purpose is also to return the body to its (blank) and to prevent (blank)






46. Should you keep your knee and elbow joints soft or locked?






47. Having good flexibility helps you avoid (blank)






48. To improve muscle fitness - you must increase the demand on your muscles. this can be done using body weight - free weights - machines or






49. (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.






50. Vitamin C is a (blank) - soluble vitamin