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What does ACSM say is the excersie shedule needed to maintain an appropriate level of fitness?
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30 minutes 5 days a week
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What are the components of fitness
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cardiorespiratory, muscle strenght, flexibility. muscle endurance
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what is muscle hypertrohy?
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muscle gain in size and strength
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what is muscle atrophy?
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muscle loss in size and strength
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what is the progressive overload principle?
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to slightly increase comortable capacity in each area
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what is the minimum time cardio-respiratory endurance episodes be sustained for maximum benefits?
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20 min or longer
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what is the energy that drives immediate muscle contractions?
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atp
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what nutrient raises muscle glycogen concentration?
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high carbohydrate
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what fuel is used by muscle cells after about 20 minutes of low or moderate physical activitiy?
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atp form fat
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what substance builds up in tissues when those tussues are deprived of oxygen?
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lactic acid
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during vigorous physical activity, how long until glycogen reserves are depleted?
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2 hrs
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what type of diet promotes superior performance in athletes?
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carbohydrates
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what nutrient is depleted most rapidly with exercise?
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water
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what nutrient is depleted when a runner "hits the wall"?
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glycogen
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what should be the composition of the pregame meal in the athlete?
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low fiber high carb
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why should you avoid fiber in the pregame meal?
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it retains water
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