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Essential |
These amino acids cannot be made by the body |
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Psychological |
Benefits include stress reduction, self esteem, and decreased depression |
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Fat |
The body's primary source of fuel |
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Fatty acids |
PUFA, MUFA, and SaFA are examples |
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Carbohydrates |
This sets off the insulin response |
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Store fat |
After cells are full of glycogen, insulin signals the body to _____________ |
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Warm up |
Increasing circulation through slow, fluid motions |
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Insulin |
Controls blood sugar |
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Specificity |
Exercises needed to target what's needed to be improved |
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Interval training |
High intensity exercises that cannot be sustained which elevate the heart rapidly, that are anaerobic in nature |
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Steady state cardio |
Exercises that maintain a constant heart rate for a sustained period of time that are aerobic in nature |
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Aerobic |
Exercise that requires oxygen to meet the energy demands |
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Cortisol |
Hormone released during the stress response that elevates blood glucose levels |
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Food addiction |
Cravings caused by certain foods triggering the reward center in the brain |
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Obesity |
A biochemical alteration in the brain promoting leptin resistance with resultant weight gain and secondary changes in behavior to maintain energy balance |
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Leptin |
Protein made and released by fat cells that signal the hypothalamus whether there is a surplus or shortage of stored energy |
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Leptin resistance |
The lepin signal is blocked by high insulin levels |
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Toxic |
High blood sugar levels are |
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Psychological |
Benefits include cardiac efficiency, reduced risk of heart disease, and respiratory efficiency |
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Overload |
Working the body harder than normal |
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Conditioning |
Segment of workout that develops endurance or strength |
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Complete |
Proteins contain all of the essential amino acids |
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Protein |
This builds and repairs tissue |
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Olive oil |
This is good fat |
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Cholesterol |
Plays a role in the development of nerve tissue, cell membranes , and hormones |
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Anaerobic |
Intense activity where muscles produce energy without using oxygen |
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Amino acids |
Organic compounds that combine to form proteins |
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Complete protein |
Protein that doesn't contain all the essential amino acids |
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Non-essential |
These proteins are made by the body |
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Cooldown |
Tapering off of a period after the completion of conditioning |
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Physical fitness |
A state of well-being with low risk of premature health problems and energy to participate in a variety of physical activities |