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LFIT EXAM
final exam
42
Fitness
Undergraduate 1
04/22/2013

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Term
Average RHR
Definition
60 - 80 beats per minute
Term
lower resting heart rate
Definition

stronger more efficient heart

 

Term
radial pulse
Definition

wrist

 

Term

carotid pulse

 

Definition

side of neck

PROBLEMS

decrease heart rate & blood pressure

Term

Body composition assessments

 

Definition
BMI, underwater weighing, skinfold assessments, bioelectrical impedance
Term

BMI

 

Definition
fails to differentiate fat mass from lean body mass
Term
Normal BMI
Definition
18.5 - 24.9
Term
Obese BMI
Definition
over 30
Term
lean body mass
Definition
muscles, bones, organs
Term
Fast is a ______ efficient conductor of electricity than lean body tissue
Definition
less
Term

Body Fat norms

 

Definition

men 10 -22%

women 20 - 32%

Term

Fitness Assessments

 

Definition

Premlimnary screening

body compositiion

cardiorespiratory assesment

resting heart rate

muscular endurance

flexibility

Term
calorie
Definition
exceeds what we need ---> adipose tissue
Term
protein
Definition
body is mostly made up if after water
Term
complete protein
Definition

all essential amino acids

come from animals

 

Term
incomplete protein
Definition

contain some essential amino acids

from plants

Term
saturated fat
Definition

animal products

produces bad LDL cholestrol

Term
trans fats
Definition

partially hydrogenated oils

increase LDL

lower good HDL

Term
unsaturated fats
Definition

oils

liquid at room temp

essential - omegas

Term
cholestrol
Definition

structural compenent of cell memebranes

hormones

Vitamin D & bile

Term
Carbs
Definition

when adequately supplied, lean muscle mass preserved & proteins help body

 

limited storage

Term
simple sugar
Definition
monosaccharide
Term
water
Definition
60% of body
Term
Core
Definition
hips, spine,  muscles connected
Term
4 muscle core groups
Definition

rectus abdominus

back extensor

obliques

transversus abdominus

Term
muscles
Definition

prime movers

stabilizers

Term
balance
Definition
center of mass at navel
Term
proprioception
Definition
awarness of bodys position in space
Term

vestibular

tissue sensory nerves

vision

Definition
fluid in ears
Term
self myofascial release
Definition

focuses on neural & fascia systems 

foam roller

Term
static stretching
Definition
passively taking muscle to point of tension
Term
strength
Definition
ability of neuromuscular system to provide internal tension & exert forc
Term
cocentric contraction
Definition

muscle shortening occurs when tension is developed to overcome resistance

produce force

Term
isometric contraction
Definition

produces tension but does not change muscl length

 

stabilize joints

Term
eccentric contraction
Definition

involves lengthening of muscles

 

slow down forces

Term
hypertrophy
Definition
increased muscle mass
Term
principle of specificity
Definition
body will adapt to demands placed on it
Term
principle of overload
Definition
need to give reason to change
Term
resistance training
Definition

joint and core stability

progress of strength training

progress to power level, speed & explosivness

Term
The two leading causes of death in the US that are considered lifestyle-related and mostly preventable
Definition
Cardiovascular disease and cancer
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