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Water Aerobics

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. (blank) exercise is the best kind to do if you want to lose body fat






2. We are mostly water; we are 60% water. Our brains are (blank) %. Next to air - water is the most essential element for survival






3. Over (blank) is a good thing. it is how muscles get stronger. overuse is a bad thing. it could lead to an injury






4. If you are doing serious muscle strengthening - you should let your muscles rest for (blank) hrs between work-outs






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






6. Lack of calcium causes insufficient bone density which can lead to a disease called (blank) also called brittle bone disease






7. Is defined as range of motion around a joint - measured in degrees - measured by how far you can stretch around a joint






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






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






10. The body composition you have is a result of the number of calories taken in and the number of (blank) used






11. 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






12. It also gives you better (blank) and more graceful movements






13. If your goal is to develop greater cardio-respiratory fitness - you should do aerobic fitness training (blank) times a week.






14. The rest of the extra carbohydrates we eat are converted to (blank) and stored beneath the skin - around organs and in the abdominal cavity






15. 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 -






16. 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.






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






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






19. (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.






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






21. Carbohydrates - fats - proteins - vitamins - minerals - and water






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






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






24. 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.






25. To do this - we need to (blank) our muscles






26. 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)






27. Having a full range of motion around your joints also enables you to participate in (blank) and other physical activities with more success.






28. 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






29. BMR stands for






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






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






32. (blank) stretches are those that involve bouncing to improve your range of motion. They are not generally recommended.






33. Complex carbohydrates - preferably whole grain - should make-up (blank) % of our daily calorie intake






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






35. Minerals are found in many different foods - and if you eat a variety of foods you are apt to get enough of them - with the exception of one mineral - called (blank)






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






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






38. 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






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






40. You should land on your toes - but then roll onto your






41. 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






42. Strength training not only improves your muscles - it also improves the health of your bones. This is a smart thing to do - because it will decrease your chances of getting the disease called (blank)






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






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






45. As you do each stretch - there are 2 things to avoid. One is over-(blank) and it means we should not do things such as the plow. the other thing to avoid is not holding your breath






46. The rest of the extra carbohydrates we eat are converted to (blank) and stored beneath the skin - around organs and in the abdominal cavity






47. Having a full range of motion around your joints also enables you to participate in (blank) and other physical activities with more success.






48. 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






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






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