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Thigh Skinfold

Vertical fold on anterior thigh, midway between inguinal crease and proximal border of patella

Suprailiac Skinfold

(Jackson-Pollock) diagonal fold is taken with the natural angle of the iliac crest at the anterior axillary line immediately superior to the iliac crest

Chest Skinfold

(Jackson-Pollock) one half the distance between the anterior axillary line and the nipple for men, and one third of the distance for women

Triceps skinfold

Vertical fold on posterior aspect of arm, midway between lateral projection of acromion process and inferior margin of olecrannon process

Abdomen skinfold

(Jackson-Pollock) vertical fold 2cm to the right of the umbilicus

Subscapular skinfold

Diagonal fold just below the scapula

Subscapular skinfold

Diagonal fold just below the scapula

Midaxillary Skinfold

Vertical fold

Medial calf

Vertical Skinfold on the inside of the calf at the level of maximum circumference

% of Americans that will experience low back pain

60-80%

Leading cause of disability world wide, most common ailment in U.S. other than colds and flu

Low back pain

Most cases of low back pain occur between ages ____ and ____ in both males and females

25-60


(Peak at 40)

Low back pain most commonly present in

L4-L5

Risk factors for low back pain

Heavy lifting with bending and twisting motions. Pushing, pulling, slipping, tripping or falling.



Long periods of sitting or driving.



Obesity



Smoking



Poor posture



Mental stress / anxiety



Muscular weakness



Poor joint flexibility

% of U.S. Adults that perform physical activities that enhance endurance and maintain strength and endurance two or more days a week

19%

ACSM minimum muscular fitness training program

2-3 days / week


2-4 sets of 8-12 reps of 8-10 different exercises at 60-80% 1-RM

Dynamic flexibility

Ability to engage in slow, rhythmic movements throughout the full range of joint motion

Dynamic flexibility

Ability to engage in slow, rhythmic movements throughout the full range of joint motion

Static flexibility

Ability to hold a stretched position

Ballistic flexibility

Ability to engage in bobbing, bouncing, rebounding, and rhythmic motions. Generally not recommended due to injury potential except when included as an inherent part of a sporting endeavor (certain gymnastic and dance movements)

85% of CVD is caused by the underlying factor________

Atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis

Plaque deposits of cholesterol, fatty material, calcium and other substances

Optimal HDL

>60

Less than desirable HDL

<40

Optimal LDL count

Less than 100

Very high LDL count

190

Very high LDL count

190

Karvonen formula

Target heart rate = ((Max HR - resting HR) x %intensity) + resting HR