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16 Cards in this Set
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The capacity of the joints to move with less chance of injury |
Flexibility |
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Increase in muscle size and strength |
Hypertrophy |
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A precursor in the formation of a high-energy compound in muscle cells |
Creatine |
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Required for aerobic metabolism |
oxygen |
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A chief substance of the Cori cycle that is released by muscles |
Lactate |
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Depletion of this substance leads runners to experience “hitting the wall” |
glucose |
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Recommended amount of carbohydrate as percentage of total energy intake of endurance athletes |
70 |
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Substance in muscle that serves as a source of energy and water |
glycogen |
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Suggested protein intake (g per day) for a 70-kg male competitive body builder |
105 |
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Transient condition of low blood hemoglobin in athletes |
sports anemia |
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Early symptoms of this disorder include nausea and stumbling |
hyperthermia |
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arly symptoms of this disorder include shivering and feeling cold |
hypothermia |
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The replacement of fluids during physical activities |
hydration |
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Recommended amount of water intake, in cups, for each pound of body weight lost from physical activity |
4 |
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Stimulant used to enhance performance during exercise |
caffine |
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Depressant that promotes fluid losses |
alcohol |
