front 1 Adaptation | back 1 modification of an organism or its parts that makes it more fit for existence under the conditions of its environment |
front 2 Aerobic | back 2 a form of physical exercise that combines rhythmic aerobic exercise with stretching and strength training routines |
front 3 Anaerobic | back 3 is a type of exercise that breaks down glucose in the body without using oxygen; anaerobic means "without oxygen" |
front 4 Atrophy | back 4 is defined as a decrease in the size of a tissue or organ due to cellular shrinkage |
front 5 Cardiovascular endurance | back 5 how well your heart and lungs can supply the oxygen you need while you exercise at medium to high intensity |
front 6 Cool down | back 6 is the transition from intense physical activity to a more typical activity level |
front 7 Delayed onset muscle soreness (D.O.M.S) | back 7 typically begins to develop 12-24 hours after the exercise has been performed and may produce the greatest pain between 24-72 hours after the exercise has been performed |
front 8 Diminishing Return | back 8 returns are the decrease in marginal output of a production process as the amount of a single factor of production is incrementally increased |
front 9 Exercise heart rate | back 9 You can estimate your maximum heart rate based on your age. To estimate your maximum age-related heart rate, subtract your age from 220. |
front 10 Exercise plateau | back 10 a stage of progress that happens when your body gets used to the demands of your current fitness routine, which causes your progress to level out |
front 11 F.I.T.T.E. principle | back 11 e is an acronym that represents, Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type |
front 12 H.I.I.T. Training | back 12 a type of interval training exercise. It incorporates several rounds that alternate between several minutes of high intensity movements to significantly increase the heart rate |
front 13 Hypertrophy | back 13 an increase and growth of muscle cells. |
front 14 Muscular endurance | back 14 push-ups and pull-ups for upper extremities, repeated squats for lower extremities, and sit-ups and static back extension for trunk muscles |
front 15 Muscular strength | back 15 the amount of force you can put out or the amount of weight you can lift |
front 16 Overload principle | back 16 in order to progress and improve, putting the body under additional stress beyond what is normal is key |
front 17 Plyometrics | back 17 short, intense bursts of activity that target fast-twitch muscle fibers in the lower body |
front 18 Range of motion | back 18 the capability of a joint to go through its complete spectrum of movements |
front 19 Repetitions | back 19 the act of repeating, or doing, saying, or writing something again |
front 20 Resting heart rate | back 20 Generally, a lower heart rate at rest implies more efficient heart function and better cardiovascular fitness. For example, a well-trained athlete might have a normal resting heart rate closer to 40 beats per minute |
front 21 Warm-up | back 21 a part of stretching and preparation for physical exertion or a performance by exercising or practicing gently beforehand, usually undertaken before a performance or practice. Athletes, singers, actors and others warm up before stressing their muscles |