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Ideally flexibility and development exercises should be conducted during ____sessions per week

5 to 7

A 20 year old woman with a 20 inch shoulder rotation test has a percentile rank of

50

Jeremy has a desk job and seldom exercises Jeremy begins to shovel snow to clear his driveway what risk is he taking Jeremy is increasing his risk for cardiovascular incident

50 to 100-fold

When exercising what percentage of the energy produced by the body is converted into heat

60 to 70%

As an example of cardiovascular disease, peripheral vascular disease is

A NARROWING OF THE PERIPHERAL BLOOD VESSELS

Data indicate the excessive __________________ increases the risk for CVD, obesity, some chronic disorders and premature morality

DAILY SITTING

What is the primary purpose of elevating a sprained ankle

DECREASE BLOOD FLOW

Intensity

DEGREE OF A STRETCH

Which risk factor for stroke is manageable

DIET

This type of training is designed to enhance fitness provide needed rest to fatigue muscles and decrease injury

DIRT

Which contraindicated exercise causes excessive strain on the back shoulders in neck

DONKEY KICK

Which can train dictated exercise causes excessive strain on the spine in may harm discs

DOUBLE LEG LIFT

Which training approach involves applying a constant resistance through a joint's full range of motion

DYNAMIC CONSTANT EXTERNAL RESISTANCE

Muscle contraction with movement

DYNAMIC TRAINING

Periodization

Division of a training program into smaller, progressive stages

For an 18 year old woman to reach high physical fitness standards she must score a minimum of inches in the modified to sit and reach test

16.5

On the average after regular meal you should wait about ___before participating in strenuous physical activity

2 HOURS

Exercise performance is impaired when an individual is dehydrated by as little as __percent a body weight

2.0

Stair climbing is an efficient air aerobic exercise if sustained for at least _______minutes

20

For an 18 year old man to reach the high physical fitness standards he must score a minimum of _______inches in the left rotation component of the total potty rotation test

20.9

At minimum how long should Alice warm up before her one mile walk

3 TO 5 MINUTES

Warm up and cool down

3-5 MINS STEADY, 10 MINS STOP-AND GO

The recommended HDL cholesterol value to the increase the risk of CHD is at least

40 MILLIGRAMS/DL

heart attack

The damage or death of cardiac muscle tissue resulting from prolonged blockage of one or more coronary arteries.

Mental Wellness

a state in which your mind is engaged in lively interaction with the world around you

observational study

a study based on data in which no manipulation of factors has been employed

Minerals

Elements found in food that are used by the body

Vitamins

Essential nutrients that do not yield energy, but that are required for growth and proper functioning of the body.

Overtraining

Excessive frequency, volume, or intensity of training, resulting in fatigue (which is also caused by a lack of proper rest and recovery).

Electrocardiograms are taken only at rest, not during the stress of exercise or during recovery

FALSE

HDL's tend to release cholesterol which may prevent penetrate the lining of arteries and speed up the process atherosclerosis.

FALSE

High intensity interval training is only for athletic athletes and unsafe for the average fitness enthusiast

FALSE

Homocysteine is an amino acid in the blood that is the thought to dissolve plaques and help clear blocked arteries.

FALSE

If a food label lists trans-fat per serving as zero you can eat as many servings as you like without worrying about absorbing any trans-fat

FALSE

Jogging approximately 2 miles per week is sufficient to reach an excellent level of cardiorespiratory fitness

FALSE

Narrowing of the coronary arteries accelerates the blood supply to the heart muscles which can participate a heart attack.

FALSE

One of three diabetics will die from cardiovascular disease

FALSE

One out of three diabetics will die from cardiovascular disease

FALSE

People with asthma should exercise only in cool dry environments

FALSE

Resistance and strength training is the equivalent of duration in cardiorespiratory exercise prescription

FALSE

Unintentional weight gain is a symptom of chronic back pain

FALSE

When working with stability exercise in balls choose a ball balanced on your weight

FALSE

A bundle of muscle fibers about 10 to 100 makes up a

FASCICULUS

Which muscle fibers have a greater capacity for anaerobic work and produce more overall force

FAST TWITCH FIBERS

The incidence of heart disease is very low in population in which daily___ exceeds 30 grams per day

FIBER

The incidence of heart disease is very low in populations in which daily _____intake exceeds 30 grams per day

FIBER

Non-injurious Range of motion at a joint or group of joints

FLEXIBILITY

In general the clothes you wear for exercising should allow

FREE MOVEMENT OF VARIOUS BODY PARTS

Barbells and dumbbells

FREE WEIGHTS

Physical therapy this type activity seeks to correct misalignments what is it called

FUNCTIONAL FITNESS

Ability to carry out activities of daily living without assistance

FUNCTIONAL INDEPENDENCE

Mary is in her 80s and Liz independently carries her own groceries walks her dog and plays with grandchildren it is showing a high degree of

FUNCTIONAL INDEPENDENCE

processed food

Foods that have been canned, frozen, dried, cooked, or fortified

FITT-VP

Frequency Intensity Time Type Volume Progression

Increasing repetitions at a specific intensity as well as the speed at which the repetitions are performed are two ways to

OVERLOAD IN STRENGTH TRAINING

Which training concepts states that the demands placed on a system must be increased systematically and progressively overtime to cause psychological adoption

OVERLOAD PRINCIPLE

Characterized by decreased performance persistent muscle soreness mood disturbances

OVERTRAINING

Stretching exercise preformed with the aid of external force

PASSIVE STATIC STRETCH

H-PAPE SCALE

PERCENTAGE OF YOUR HRR

A process to avoid overtraining

PERIODIZATION

A program designed to strengthen the abdominal hip and spinal muscles is called

PERIODIZATION

Systematic variation in intensity in volume

PERIODIZATION

What training concept popular among athletes alters the strength training variables to prevent overtraining

PERIODIZATION

More than 2/3 of stroke victims who survive are left with some type of

PERMANENT DISABILITY

The most important determinant of coronary heart disease is

PERSONAL LIFESTYLE

Movements exerting a great amount of vertical force on the feet as they contact the floor

PLYOMETRIC TRAINING

Isometric contractions at progressively increased angles of stretch typify which training mode

PNF STRETCHING

Omego-3 fatty acids

POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS FOUND IN COLD-WATER SEAFOOD, FLAXSEED OIL

OMEGA-6 FATTY ACIDS

POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS IN CORN AND SUNFLOWER OILS

Among the leading causes for low back pain are

POOR POSTURAL HABITS AND BODY MECHANICS

Lifting or pushing as a part of repetition during strength training

POSITIVE RESISTANCE

In combatting blood high blood pressure or high intake of _________seems to regulate the water retention and lower the pressure slightly

POTASSIUM

In combatting high blood pressure high intake__________ of seems to regulate water retention and lower the pressure slightly

POTASSIUM

Array of abnormalities contributing to the development of atherosclerosis and triggered by insulin resistance

METABOLIC SYNDROME

Loss of lean tissue is thought to be a primary reason for a ______as people grow older decrease in

METABOLISM

Blood volume increases with excess body fat and each additional pound of fat requires an estimated extra ______________of blood vessels to feed this tissue

MILE

Which of the following is not a type of stretching exercise

MOBILITY STRETCHING

Jenny has hypertension and has begun exercising at the advice of her physician what exercise intensity will be most effective in lowering Jenny's blood pressure

MODERATE INTENSITY.

What is the benefit of eating a carbohydrate protein snack immediately following strength training and a meal or second snack in an hour thereafter the snack restores

MUSCLE GLYCOGEN

Jane can hold a chin up for 30 seconds this is a measure of her

MUSCULAR ENDURANCE

The ability of a muscle to exert submaximal force repeatedly overtime is known as

MUSCULAR ENDURANCE

The ability of a muscle to exert maximum force against resistance is known as

MUSCULAR STRENGTH

Heart muscle

MYOCARDIUM

Adavanced Glycation End Products (AGE)

Proteins that have been irreversibly modified by nonenzymatic attachment of glucose, which may contribute to the chronic complications of diabetes, is a byproduct of diabetes

Arc of movement of a given joint

RANGE OF MOTION

Entire arc of movement of a given joint

RANGE OF MOTION

physical activity

REQUIRES EXPENDITURE OF ENERGY AND PRODUCES PROGRESSIVE HEALTH BENEFITS

Lifestyle and genetic variables that made lead to disease

RISK FACTORS

range of motion

ROM

Semivegetarian

excludes red meat but may include fish and poultry, as well as dairy products and eggs

health-related fitness

fitness qualities that are necessary to maintain and promote a healthy body

streching

moving the joints beyond the accustomed range of motion

heat cramps

muscle spasms that result from a loss of large amounts of salt and water through perspiration

elastic elongation

temporary lengthening of soft tissue

Environmental Wellness

the capability to live in a clean and safe environment that is not detrimental to health

Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL)

the highest average daily nutrient intake level likely to pose no risk of adverse health effects to almost all individuals in a particular life stage and gender group

Maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max)

the highest rate of oxygen consumption an individual is capable of during maximum physical effort, reflecting the body's ability to transport and use oxygen; measured in milliliters of oxygen used per minute per kilogram of body weight

Repetitions (Reps)

the number of consecutive times you do an exercise

Synergy

the power that results from the combination of two or more forces

carbohydrate loading

the practice of greatly increasing carbohydrate intake and decreasing exercise on the days immediately before a competition

systolic blood pressure

the pressure created in the arteries when the left ventricle contracts and forces blood out into circulation

health promotion

the process of enabling people to increase control over, and to improve, their health

altruism

unselfish regard for the welfare of others

Overload

working the body harder than it is normally worked

amenorrhea

absence of menstrual flow

To lower LDL cholesterol significantly total daily fiber intake must be in the range of ______ per day

. 25 TO 38 GRAMS

Maximum amount of resistance lifted in a single effort

1 RM

As a general rule your heart rate should be below _____beats per minute 5 minutes after exercising

120

Which blood pressure reading is considered to be at the high end of the normal range

120 / 80

muscular strength and endurance

Amount of force a muscle can exert over a period of time without experiencing fatigue

Non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT)

energy expended doing everyday activities not related to exercise

Endorphins

"morphine within"—natural, opiate-like neurotransmitters linked to pain control and to pleasure.

Maximal heart rates achieved during swimming are approximately beats ____per minute lower than those achieved during running

10 to 13

The general recommendation for flexibility development exercise session is to hold the final stretch position for ___seconds

10 to 30

Insulin resistance drops by about in overweight people with metabolic syndrome who lose 20 pounds

10%

What is the end result of consuming refined and starchy foods that have a high glycemic index

A RAPID INCREASE IN BLOOD SUGAR

What is the primary purpose of a stress electrocardiogram

A STRESS ELECTROCARDIOGRAM REVEALS THE TOLERANCE OF THE HEART TO INCREASE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Ecosystem

A community of organisms and their abiotic environment

clinical study

A detailed investigation of a single person, especially one suffering from some injury or disease.

physical fitness standards

A fitness level that allows a person to sustain moderate-to-vigorous physical activity without undue fatigue and the ability to closely maintain this level throughout life.

metabolic profile

A measurement of plasma insulin, glucose, lipid, and lipoprotein levels to assess risk for diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

skeletal muscle

A muscle that is attached to the bones of the skeleton and provides BODY MOVEMENT

Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)

A set of nutritional reference values for the United States and Canada that applies to healthy people.

As a result of strength training

ADIPOSE TISSUE DECREASES IN SIZE WHILE MUSCLE TISSUES INCREASE IN SIZE

Creatine

AN ORGANIC COMPOUND DERIVED FROM MEAT AND AMONO ACIDS THAT COMBINE TO FORM CREATINE PHOSPHATE

Chest pains associated with coronary heart disease

ANGINA PECTORIS

Insertion and inflation of a balloon-tipped catheter to widen the inner lumen of the artery

ANGIOPLASTY

By increasing heart rate raising blood pressure in irritating the heart smoking can trigger irregular heartbeat known as

ARRHYTHMIA

Fatty cholesterol deposits in the walls of the arteries leading to the formation of plaque

ATHEROSCLEROSIS

Which medical condition is most associated with the abnormal cholesterol profile

ATHEROSCLEROSIS

Moderate Physical Activity

Activity that uses 150 calories of energy per day, or 1,000 calories per week

Problem of imbalance or unease within the body and mind

Addiction

Stretches abdominals region

BACK EXTENSION STRETCHING

Exercising with stability balls is thought to be more effective than doing similar exercises on the ground because the balls contribute more to

BALANCE

Cholesterol and triglycerides

BLOOD LIPIDS

One effect the smoking has on exercise is a diminished ability of

BLOOD TRANSPORT OXYGEN TO WORKING MUSCLES

Most respect to base fitness conditioning the four health related fitness components are cardiorespiratory fitness muscular fitness flexibility and______

BODY COMPOSITION

Which of the following foods has the highest amount of sodium

BOLOGNA

For older adults, strength training decreases the rate at which____ in muscle mass are lost

BONE DENSITY

Psychological stress can lead to back pain because the _____is are hard wired to the back muscles

BRAIN

People with metabolic syndrome have an abnormal insulin response to

CARBOHYDRATES

Fight or flight hormones including epinephrine and norepinephrine

CATECHOLAMINES

What hormone does the body produce to prepare the body for quick physical action

CATECHOLAMINES

Alternating exercises in sequences of three to six or more

CIRCUIT TRAINING

The common characteristics of heat exhaustion is

CLAMMY SKIN

Causing harm because excessive strain placed on muscles and joints

CONTRAINDICATED EXERCISE

The leading cause of cardiac arrest is

CORONARY HEART DISEASE

The silent killer is another name for which chronic disease

CORONARY HEART DISEASE

Enzymes

Catalysts for chemical reactions in living things

Propriceptive neuromuscular facilitation

Combination of relaxing and contraction of the muscles

Phytonutrients

Compounds found in vegetables and fruits with cancer-fighting properties

Temporary lengthening a soft tissue

ELASTIC ELONGATION

lactic acid

END PRODUCT OF AEROBIC GYLCOLYSIS

Link to feelings of euphoria and natural wellbeing

ENDORPHINS

Which term applies to 9 out of 10 cases a hypertension in

ESSENTIAL HYPERTENSION

Which term applies to 9 out of 10 cases of hypertension

ESSENTIAL HYPERTENSION

Regular physical activity and exercise have been shown___________ to the benefits of prescription medication in reducing premature morality in and people suffering from heart disease diabetes and stroke

EXCEED

The most widely used therapy for low back pain is ______

EXERCISE THERAPY

Muscle soreness that sets in within the first few hours of exercising is thought to be related to

GENERAL TIREDNESS OF THE EXERCISED MUSCLES

Pregnant women who are accustomed to strenuous exercise should

GRADUALLY DECREASE EXERCISE AMOUNT AND INTENSITY AS PREGNANCY ADVANCES

slow twitch fibers

GREATER CAPACITY FOR AEROBIC

FAST TWITCH FIBERS

GREATER CAPACITY FOR ANAEROBIC

Spiritual Wellness

Guiding beliefs, principles, or values that give meaning and purpose to life

water

H2O

One year after quitting smoking the risk for CHD decreases by

HALF

Emergency resulting from being subject to high atmospheric temperatures

HEAT STROKE

Which of the following is not considered a contraindicated exercise

HEEL CORD STRETCH

Forceful jumps or spring off the ground immediately after landing from a previous jump

HIGH IMPACT AEROBICS

An increase in muscle mass or size is known as

HYPERTROPHY

Increase in the size of a cell

HYPERTROPHY

What are the components of strength training when utilizing periodization in mapping your exercise schedule

HYPERTROPHY STRENGTH AND POWER

With respect to exercising the biggest concern for diabetics is

HYPOGLYCEMIA

Low blood pressure

HYPOTENSION

Overdressing for exercising in cold weather can dampen clothes and increase the risk for

HYPOTHERMIA

HIIT training

High Intensity Interval Training. Training technique where intervals of "high" intensity activity (> 85% MHR) are interspersed with periods of "active" recovery.

What is the objective of a plyometric exercise the objective is to generate the greatest amount of force

IN THE SHORTEST TIME

The levels of C reactive protein in the blood increase with____ anywhere in the body

INFLAMMATION

Hormone secreted by the pancreas that is essential for metabolism maintenance of blood

INSULIN

Inability to function due to excessive attitude or extreme feelings of discomfort

INTOLERANCE

A method of strength training in which the speed of the muscle contraction is kept constant because the equipment provides in an accommodating resistance to match the user's maximal force through the range emotion is known as

ISOKINETIC TRAINING

The handgrip test is a ______test

ISOMETRIC

Which strength training method involves the muscle contraction that produces little or no movement for example pushing or pulling against an immovable object

ISOMETRIC TRAINING

John completed his self-assessment coronary heart disease risk factor after analysis and his score placed him in the moderate risk category what does this mean for John

JOHN CAN DEFINITELY IMPROVE HIS LIFESTYLE TO LOWER HIS RISK FOR HEART DISEASE.

Leonard has been diagnosed with arthritis in his knees which activity should he avoid

JUMPING ROPE

Your running buddy had to stop during your run because of a side stitch what can you tell her to do to help

LIE ON HER BACK AND BRING BOTH KNEES TO HER CHEST

Statin drugs work by inhibiting an enzyme that regulates the amount of cholesterol produced by which Organ-

LIVER

Where in the body is the C reactive protein produced

LIVER

Sarcopenia can be defined as a

LOSS OF MUSCLE MASS

Prayer

Lifting up one's mind and heart to God in praise, petition, thanksgiving, and intercession; communication with God in a relationship of love.

Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)

Nutrient intake amount sufficient to meet the needs of 97% to 98% of the individuals in a specific life stage.

Proteins

Nutrients the body uses to build and maintain its cells and tissues

More than half the deaths attributed to stroke or heart disease

OCCUR WITHIN ONE HOUR OF THE ONSET OF SYMPTOMS BEFORE THE PERSON REACHES THE HOSPITAL

The standing toe touch causes excessive strain

ON THE LOWER BACK AND KNEES

Which condition applies to low impact aerobics

ONE FOOT ALWAYS REMAINS IN CONTACT WITH THE FLOOR

Folate

ONE OF THE B VITAMINS

Permanent lengthening of soft tissue

Permanent lengthening of soft tissue

Which fitness activity is characterized by constant pushing and pulling against resistance

ROWING

For safety reasons walkers and joggers should

RUN OR WALK AGAINST THE TRAFFIC

Daily Value (DV)

Recommended intake of a nutrient based on either a 2,000- or 2,500-kcal diet

Exercise Prescription

SAFE AND EFFECTIVE PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES FREQUENCY, TIME, TYPE VOLUME

Semi fluid substance in muscles that contains my myosin and actin filaments

SARCOPLASM

Improper shoes and exercising on hard services are among the common causes of

SHIN SPLINTS

Injury to lower leg characterized by pain irritation

SHIN SPLINTS

Stretches hamstrings in lower back muscles

SIT AN REACH TEST

Which muscle fibers have greater capacity for aerobic work

SLOW TWITCH FIBERS

For both men and women aging decreases the extensibility of ______resulting in less flexibility

SOFT TISSUE

Which of the following foods would be the best source of potassium

SPINACH

Which contraindicated exercise strains the lower back

STRAIGHT LEG SIT-UP

Alternating bent leg sit-ups

STRAINS THE LOWER BACK

Which of the following exercise safety guidelines for strength training also applies to aerobic exercise at the end of the workout

STRETCH FOR A FEW MINUTES

The more muscle fibers a motor neuron supplies with nerves the _______

STRONGER THE MUSCLE CONTRACTION

Range of motion around a given joint depends mostly on the ______that joint

STRUCTURE OF

Partial dislocation of a joint

SUBLUXTION

Which condition represents a potentially adverse effect of too much stretching

SUBLUXTION

Which term applies to a sudden unexpected loss of heart function that occurs when the heart's electrical system becomes irregular

SUDDEN CARDIAC DEATH

dynamic stretching

Stretching that involves moving the joints through their full range of motion to mimic a movement used in a sport or exercise to increase joint flexibility, core temp and circulation

Which of the following is not a cause of low back pain

TEXT NECK

Back pain is considered chronic if at minimum it persists longer

THAN THREE MONTHS

Surveys indicate that more than half of all new participants in incur injuries during ____of the conditioning program

THE FIRST 48 HOURS

Service indicate that more than half of all new participants incur injuries during ______of the conditioning program

THE FIRST SIX MONTHS

international unit

THE MEASURE OF NUTRIENTS IN FOOD

Energy required to digest food

THERMOGENIC RESPONSE

Which diet component raises cholesterol in levels most

TRANS FAT

A major objective of core training is to exercise the abdominal and lower back muscles in unison

TRUE

As little as three grams of psyllium daily can lower LDL cholesterol by 20 percent

TRUE

Because flexibility is a joint Pacific a lot of flexibility in one joint does not necessarily mean the other joints are just as flexible

TRUE

Contraindicated exercises place excessive strain on muscles in joints particularly in the spine lower back knees necks or shoulders

TRUE

Faulty posture in weak inelastic muscles are leading causes of chronic low back problems

TRUE

Frail adults in their 80s or 90s can double or triple their strength in just a few months

TRUE

In cases of acute sports injuries, the standard treatment is rest cold application compression of splinting or both an elevation of the affected body part

TRUE

Individuals with no prior strength training experience will retrieve higher strength gains in the first eight weeks of training than previously strength trained individuals

TRUE

Muscular endurance typically is established by a number of repetitions in an individual can perform against a submaximal resistance or by the length of time given contraction can be sustained

TRUE

Over the course of several weeks' daily intake of about 6 tablespoons of salad dressing containing plant sterols lowers LDL cholesterol by 10%.

TRUE

There is no single flexibility test that is used to determine overall body flexibility

TRUE

Flexibility

The ability to move your body parts through their full range of motion

Health fitness standards

The lowest fitness requirements for maintaining good health, decreasing the risk for chronic diseases, and lowering the incidence of muscular-skeletal injuries.

supplement

To take in addition to or to complete

Mediterranean diet

Typical diet of people around the Mediterranean region, focusing on olive oil, red wine, fish, grains, legumes, vegetables, and fruits, with limited amounts of red meat, fish, milk, and cheese.

ballistic stretching

a series of quick, bouncing-type stretches

amino acids

a simple organic compound containing both a carboxyl (—COOH) and an amino (—NH2) group.

Aerobic activities and strength training on a regular basis help older adult properly manage body weight and significantly reduce

VISCERAL FAT

The sum of all repetitions performed multiplied by resistance is used during the strength training sessions refers to

VOLUME

stroke

a condition caused by a blocked or broken blood vessel in the brain

heat stroke

a dangerous condition in which the body loses its ability to cool itself through perspiration

cardiovascular disease

a disease that affects the heart or blood vessels

heat exhaustion

a form of physical stress on the body caused by overheating

creatine phosphate (CP)

a high energy compound that can be broken down for energy and used to regenerate ATP

trans fatty acids

a kind of fat formed when hydrogen is added to vegetable oil during processing

side stitch

a pain in the side of the lower abdomen that occurs as a result of vigorous activity

Adequate Intake (AI)

a recommended average daily nutrient intake level based on observed or experimentally determined estimates of nutrient intake by a group of healthy people

functional independence

ability to carry out activities of daily living without assistance from other individuals

Hypothermia

abnormally low body temperature

light physical activity

any activity that uses less than 150 calories of energy per day, such as casual walking and light household chores

shin splints

acute pain in the shin and lower leg caused by prolonged running, typically on hard surfaces.

skill related fitness

agility, balance, coordination, power, reaction time, speed

Vigorous Physical Activity

any activity which makes the heart beat rapidly and breathing fairly hard (but not breathless), and may make the individual perspire

lactovegetarian diet

an eating pattern that includes milk and milk products, but excludes meat, poultry, seafood, and eggs from the diet

Ovolactovegetarian

avoid meat, fish, and poultry but eat eggs and milk

Lipoproteins

clusters of lipids associated with proteins that serve as transport vehicles for lipids in the lymph and blood

skill related fitness

components of physical fitness that contribute to the ability to successfully participate in sports

sterols (cholesterol)

composed of four rings including cholesterol

Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)

compound used by cells to store and release energy

Morbidity

condition of being unwell or deficient in normal function

Hyponatremia

deficient sodium in the blood

Heart Rate Reserve (HRR)

difference between maximum heart rate and resting heart rate

Iyengar Yoga

emphasis on precision and alignment; use of props such as blocks, straps, blankets, and bolsters

Static (slow-sustained) stretching

exercises in which the muscles are lengthened gradually through a joint's complete range of motion

Contraindicated exercises

exercises that are not recommended because they may cause injury to a person

Physical Wellness

good physical fitness and confidence in your personal ability to take care of health problems

Myocardium

heart muscle

Exercise intolerance

inability to function during exercise because of excessive fatigue or extreme feelings of discomfort

sphygmomanometer

instrument to measure blood pressure

active static stretching

involves holding the stretched position using the strength of the agonist muscle as is common in many forms of yoga

Ferritin

iron storage protein

Hemoglobin

iron-containing protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen for delivery to cells

Probiotics

live microbes applied to or ingested into the body, intended to exert a beneficial effect

diastolic pressure

occurs when the ventricles are relaxed; the lowest pressure against the walls of an artery

Wellness

overall state of well-being or total health

dysmenorrhea

painful menstrual flow

dysmenorrhea

painful menstruation

subluxation

partial dislocation of a joint

cross training

participating in a wide variety of activities

plastic elongation

permanent lengthening of soft tissue

exercise

purposeful physical activity that is planned, structured, and repetitive, and that improves or maintains physical fitness

rice

rest, ice, compression, elevation

Metabolic Equivalent (MET)

same as resting VO2 1Met= 3.5 ml/kg/min for 70 kg person

oligomenorrhea

scanty or infrequent menstrual flow

Braycardia

slow heart rate

electorlytes

small, inorganic substances that break apart in solution and carry an electrical charge.

oxygen free radicals

substances formed during metabolism that attack and damage proteins and lipids, in particular the cell membrane and DNA, leading to diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and emphysema

cardiorespiratory endurance

the ability of your heart, lungs, and blood vessels to send fuel and oxygen to your tissues during long periods of moderate to vigorous activity

physical fitness

the ability to carry out daily tasks easily and have enough reserve energy to respond to unexpected demands

Occupational Wellness

the ability to perform your job skillfully and effectively under conditions that provide personal and team satisfaction and adequately reward each individual

Social Wellness

the ability to relate well to others, both within and outside the family unit

Emotional Wellness

the ability to understand your own feelings, accept your limitations, and achieve emotional stability

Thermogenic response

the amount oF energy required to digest food

Oxygen Uptake (VO2)

the amount of oxygen transported to, taken up by and used by the body for energy production

Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)

the average daily amount of a nutrient that will maintain a specific biochemical or physiological function in half the healthy people of a given age and gender group

Estimated Energy Requirement (EER)

the average dietary energy intake that is predicted to maintain energy balance in a healthy adult

volume of training

the total amount of training performed in a given work period (day, week, month, or season)

Ovovegetarian diet

vegan diet + eggs **includes eggs as the only source of animal protein

Megadoses

very large amounts 5 TO 10X


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