LMBR DEFINITIONS: D to E

Question 1

D

What is deconditioning

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Answer 1

Deconditioning is a state of health that occurs from being consistently physically inactive and lacking exercise in ones daily life, all of which results in functional losses.

Question 2

D

What is disease reversal

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Answer 2

All lab markers or Dxic tests of a disease are WNL range WITHOUT current use of any medications (Rx) & no signs/symptoms of disease are present. BR15

(Mnemonic: DRS)

Question 3

E

What is the best definition of aerobic or endurance exercise ?

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Answer 3

Where the body’s large muscles move in a rhythmic manner for a sustained period of time.

Question 4

C

Define cardiorespiratory endurance

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Answer 4

The ability to continue aerobic exercise like walking or running

Question 5

E

What is entrainment ?
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Answer 5

Entrainment - the ability to be brought into rhythm

• context - circadian rhythms

Question 6

E

What is Eudaimonia

Contrast w Hedonia

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Answer 6

Eudaimonia

• happiness comes from inherent meaning & purpose
• human nature works to discover that meaning (what nourishes/dampens it) in order to live life in a full & deeply satisfying manner

cf Hedonia - we are empty, happiness is acq thru cultural & social interactions.

Question 7

E

Define exercise

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Answer 7

Exercise is purposeful physical activity that is organized, planned and recurring, and that is done with the intent of improving or maintaining one or more components of ones health.

Question 8

E

What is the Exercise Tolerance Test (ETT) used for ?

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Answer 8

The ETT is an exercise stress test taht tests for cardiovascular fitness