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The Cathe Crossword
Fitness & Health #16
Across
1. Chromium is important for lowering _____ levels.
3. This term is used to describe the key ankle joint extensions while running (2 words).
7. A boxing benefit.
8. Runners should change these every 500 miles.
11. Overall body health.
14. Equine activity (2 words).
15. Lack of exercise decreases both serotonin and the brain chemical _____.
17. _____ reduces the feel-good chemical serotonin in the body.
18. The body makes its own Vitamin D when exposed to _____ sunlight.
21. Endorphins are created by the _____ gland.
22. Running economy is a measure of how efficiently a person uses _____.
25. staple protein food
27. These bands have nothing to do with music.
29. Allium sativum is commonly known as _____.
30. It takes 21 days to form a _____.
33. High-glucose malady.
34. High-altitude hiking requirement.
36. This running accessory is essential to transporting what you need to stay hydrated (2 words).
37. A diet high in sugar and carbohydrates creates an imbalance in _____.
40. A widely publicized effect of endorphin production is the so-called _____ _____.
41. Being indoors reduces the amount of this chemical.
42. A study has found that sleep deprivation can lead to an imbalance of various weight-related _____ that can encourage cells to store excess fat.
Down
1. Over striding is a common problem when running that increasse _____ with every step.
2. Injured muscle healing technique.
3. Flexibility- and agility-improving exercise.
4. _____ is used up trying to cool down the body so if you want to be happier turn, on the air conditioner.
5. Current children's epidemic.
6. Boring classes or jobs, or lack of activity may cause reduced levels of _____.
9. You can trigger endorphins by eating these types of food.
10. Damaging nutritional habit; result of un-needed pressures (2 words).
12. Stick/ball/net.
13. These chemicals are the body's natural pain killer.
16. _____ hours of sleep is crucial to maintaining a healthy weight.
19. His is the coveted football trophy.
20. Introspective mind/body activity.
21. Compensated workout "buddy" (2 words).
23. Desired pleasure water toy.
24. Relaxing hot beverage.
26. This "sun" pose is a yoga staple.
28. Serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine, melatonin, insulin, and prostaglandins are examples of your bodies _____.
31. Basic no-equipment-needed cardio exercise.
32. A favorite muscle relaxation experience.
33. This type of air will cause a reduction of serotonin.
35. Approximately 80 percent of the human body's serotonin is located in the enterochromaffin _____.
38. Research has linked sleep deprivation to depression and _____.
39. Women who sleep less than 8 hours a night over a 10-year period are at slightly higher risk of _____ disease.