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Fitness for Life #3
Chapters 5&6
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Undergraduate 1
11/01/2015

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1.       What factors affect the flexibility of a joint?

Definition
  • Joint Structure
  • Soft Tissues
  • Proprioceptors
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5 Kinds of Stretching Techniques
Definition
  • Static (Muscle is gradually stretched)
  • Ballistic (Jerky/Forceful)
  • Dynamic Functional (Lunge walk)
  • PNF (Mentally pull muscle and hold)
  • Passive vs Active
  • Outside force helps vs PNF
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How many days per week should you perform stretching excersizes?
Definition
At least 2-3 days per week
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How many stretching repetitions and how long should you hold it?
Definition
About 2-4 reps; Hold for about 10-30 seconds
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What're the benefits of flexibility?
Definition
  • Relief of aches and pains
  • Relief of muscle cramps
  • Improved body position and strength for sports
  • Maintenance of good posture and balance
  • Relaxation
  • Improving impaired mobility
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What methods are used to assess body composition/body fat?
Definition
  • Underwater weighing- measures muscle vs fat
  • Bod Pod - air displacement
  • Skinfold Measurements - multiple measurements
  • BIA (Bioelectrical Impedence Analysis) - Sends electrical current
  • DEXA/TOBEC - Measures tissue absorption of x-rays
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What factors may be the cause of the increase in obesity among Americans over the past few decades?
Definition
  • Less overall excersize (more driving)
  • Increased portion sizes
  • Increased convenience foods
  • Increased sedentary activities
  • Less active jobs (baker, carpenter, etc)
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What factors increase the chance for Type 2 Diabetes?
Definition
  • Sedentary lifestyle
  • Excessive diet with lots of refined carbohydrates, saturated fat, and red meat.
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What is "female athlete triad"?
Definition
A condition consisting of three interrelated disorders: abnormal eating patterns/excessive excercising, lack of menstrual periods, and decreased bone density
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Who needs more essential fat? Why?
Definition
Women; have more areas with fat such as breasts
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How much essential fats does each gender need?
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Men: 3%-5%

Women: 12%-15%

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Define adipose tissue
Definition
Tissue in which fat is stored; fat cells
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Define subcutaneous fat
Definition
Fat located under the skin
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Define visceral fat
Definition
Fat located around major organs
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