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27 Cards in this Set
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diastolic
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the bottom number of a blood pressure reading
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systolic
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the top number of a blood pressure reading
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isotonic
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weight training
with movement and with UNEQUAL resistance |
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isometric
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weight training
with NO MOVEMENT |
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120/80
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the average blood pressure reading
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aerobic
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long, SUSTAINED exercise
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cardiac arteries
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when CLOGGED
are the main cause of heart attacks |
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angina
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the scientific name for chest pain; the kind that makes people go to the emergency room
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Heavy Duty
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a training term
refers to concentrating on a certain muscle group for a certain sports' skill (pitching, kicking, etc.) |
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overload
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adding weight to a machine or lift
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ballistic stretching
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requires bouncing
it is BETTER to use static stretching and NO bouncing |
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resting heart rate
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average is between 70 - 75 beats/minute
If you a consistently having a heart rate over 100 beats/minute, you should be checked by a doctor - have medical attention. |
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cardio
+ vascular |
the heart
+ the blood vessels surrounding the heart |
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carotid artery
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the LARGE blood vessel that branches off the aorta (above the heart) and both go up the side of the neck to give blood and oxygen to the brain
You check your pulse on this artery. The vein you can see is the jugular vein, not the carotid artery. |
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dehydration
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lack of (not enough) water
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cholesterol
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waxy, fatty substance (stuff) that comes from meat
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fad food
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popular food to eat
usually NOT ENOUGH NUTRIENTS "Fad diets" often use fad food and have poor nutrition. |
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LDL cholesterol
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low density lipoprotein -
the BAD cholesterol |
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cholesterol
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waxy, fatty substance (stuff) that comes from meat
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HDL cholesterol
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high density lipotrotein -
the GOOD cholesterol |
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ligaments
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a specific kind of tissue in your body that connects bones at the joints
Ligaments are moist and they work a little like rubber bands do: stretch and relax. |
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tendons
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connect muscles to bones
Tendons feel like cords (thick ropes). The Achilles tendon is the largest one you have; it is on the back of your heel. |
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progressive principle
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says you should increase your exercise gradually
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recovery heart rate
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the time it takes your heart rate to return to your normal resting heart rate
better trained = faster recovery time poorly trained = longer recovery time |
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saturated fats
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come from animals
usually HIGH in cholesterol After you cook meat, the saturated fats seem like paste. |
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unsaturated fats
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come from plants (example: corn oil)
Unsaturated fats are liquid at room temperature. |
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food labels
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gives nutrition information about the food
The package information is on 1 (small) serving. You have to multiply the numbers to find out the nutrition in larger servings. |
