"Opposition is a natural part of life. Just as we develop our physical muscles through overcoming opposition - such as lifting weights - we develop our character muscles by overcoming challenges and adversity."
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Fitness Dictionary
| ABSOLUTE STRENGTH |
| The maximum amount a person can lift in one repetition. |
| ACTIN |
| One of the fibrous contractile proteins found in a myofibril |
| AEROBIC EXERCISES |
| Any exercise that maintains an increased heart rate. Usually performed moderately for extended periods of time |
| BODY COMPOSITION |
| This Fitness Component is the ratio of lean body mass to fat. Lean body mass represents the weight of water, muscle, bone and internal organs. Body fat represents the remaining fat tissue and is expressed as a percentage of total body weight. |
| BODY MASS INDEX (BMI) |
| The BMI is a number that reflects the percentage of body fat in proportion to lean body mass (i.e. bone, muscle, tissue, organs, and blood). This is a height-weight system of measurement that applies to all gender. |
| BURN |
| This means acute soreness in gym linggo. This typically occurs during and immediately following exercise. |
| CALORIE |
| Unit measuring the amount of energy obtained from food. Alcohol, carbohydrates, fats and proteins are the food sources in which calorie can be obtained. |
| DETERMINATION |
| The strength of mind to overcome weakness. |
| ENDURANCE |
| The ability to bear prolonged exertion or pain. |
| FITNESS |
| The state of being physically fit. |
| GOAL SETTING |
| Something you want to achieve such as running a 5K, or losing 10 lbs before a special event. |
| HEART RATE |
| The number of heartbeats occurring within a specific length of time. |
| INJURY PREVENTION |
| To escape physical damage to the body or a body part. Proper form when lifting is crucial to avoid injury. |
| JUNKFOOD |
| The evil that lurks in your pantry or fridge. |
| KINESIOLOGY |
| The study of the mechanics of motion with respect to human anatomy. |
| LEAN BODY MAS |
| Having no excess body fat and looking muscular and fit. |
| MUSCLES |
| A tissue that can undergo repeated contraction and relaxation, so that it is able to produce movement of body parts, maintain tension, or pump fluids within the body. |
| NUTRITION |
| The science that deals with foods and their effects on health. |
| OBLIQUES |
| The external oblique is the largest and the most superficial (outermost) of the three flat muscles of the lateral anterior abdomen. |
| POWERHOUSE |
| Somebody or something that is full of energy and very productive. |
| QUADRICEPS |
| A large four-part muscle at the front of the thigh that acts to extend the leg. |
| RESISTANCE TRAINING |
| Force opposing another force. A helpful type of training using rubber resistance bands etc. |
| STRETCHING |
| The straightening and extending of a part of the body. Helpful in avoiding injury. |
| TRAINING FACILITY |
| The place that will help you to improve physical fitness by using exercise and diet. |
| UTILIZE |
| To make the most of something. |
| VITAMINS |
| Essential to nutrition. Found in animals, food or produced by the body. |
| WEIGHT TRAINING |
| Physical training using weights to strengthen the muscles. |
| XENADRINE |
| Type of fat burner found in nutrition stores. |
| YO-YO DIETS |
| The dieter is initially successful in the pursuit of weight loss but is unsuccessful in maintaining the loss long-term and begins to gain the weight back. The dieter then seeks to lose the regained weight, and the cycle begins again. |
| ZINC |
| An essential mineral that the body needs for normal growth and health. |