GLOSSARY OF FITNESS TERMS:
Aerobin exercise: The word aerobic means 'with oxygen'. These are activities where oxygen from the blood is required to fuel the body; eg: cycling and running.
Antioxidants: Substances such as Vitamins A, C and E and minerals such as copper, magnesium and zinc. They minimise tissue oxidation and help control free radicals and their negative effects.
BMR(Basal Metabolic Rate): Rate at which the body burns clories over a 24-hour period, while at complete rest.
Cardiovascular training: Training such as aerobics, running or cycling, which strengthens the heart and the blood vessels and helps build up general fitness.
Cross training: The training in one activity to improve performance in another, which helps prevent overuse injuries.
CVP: Cardiovascular protocol used on treadmills and cardio exercises.
Glycemic Index: Rating system that denotes how quickly a food is converted into glucose in the blood stream. A lower glycemic index means a slower rate of absorption.
Metabolism: The chemical and physical processes going on continuously in the body. Get physical as exercise and activity is the best way to increase your metabolism.
Overload principle: To improve fitness levels by progressively increasing the speed, weight and/or duration of exercise activities.
Pectoral muscles: The muscles in your chest that allow you to push your arms forward. Familiarly called the pecs.
Periodisation: The structured and sequential development of physical activity by organising training regimens into blocks of training cycles. It's a long-term workout schedule that keeps you moving towards your goal.
Power mindset: The state of being where you feel self reliant, confident and strong.
Runner's knee: Pain behind the kneecap either during or after a run. The kneecap travels up and down a groove as you run or walk. If you run frequently with poor technique, overtraining or muscle imbalance the kneecap can slip off track and rub on the protective cartilage behind it. It is important to reduce training if this pain occurs as it can wear away the cartilage by friction.
Stroke volume: The amount of blood the heart can pump out in one beat. Prolonged aerobic exercise can increase stroke volume, which frequently results in a slower heart rate.
Target Heart Rate (THR): The heart rate range that if maintained for a minimum of 20-30 minutes will produce training effects on the heart. Target heart rate is unique to each individual and it's important to stay within this range or else it could place strain on the heart.
Trapezius muscles: These are the largest muscles in the back and that draw the head backwards and rotate the scapula.
VOZ: Training which requires plenty of oxygen. It works your body's muscles that increases your heart rate and strengthens the heart and lungs.
Warm up: This is the preparation time before the proper work out. It includes light jogging to get the blood flowing through the muscles.
Antioxidants: Substances such as Vitamins A, C and E and minerals such as copper, magnesium and zinc. They minimise tissue oxidation and help control free radicals and their negative effects.
BMR(Basal Metabolic Rate): Rate at which the body burns clories over a 24-hour period, while at complete rest.
Cardiovascular training: Training such as aerobics, running or cycling, which strengthens the heart and the blood vessels and helps build up general fitness.
Cross training: The training in one activity to improve performance in another, which helps prevent overuse injuries.
CVP: Cardiovascular protocol used on treadmills and cardio exercises.
Glycemic Index: Rating system that denotes how quickly a food is converted into glucose in the blood stream. A lower glycemic index means a slower rate of absorption.
Metabolism: The chemical and physical processes going on continuously in the body. Get physical as exercise and activity is the best way to increase your metabolism.
Overload principle: To improve fitness levels by progressively increasing the speed, weight and/or duration of exercise activities.
Pectoral muscles: The muscles in your chest that allow you to push your arms forward. Familiarly called the pecs.
Periodisation: The structured and sequential development of physical activity by organising training regimens into blocks of training cycles. It's a long-term workout schedule that keeps you moving towards your goal.
Power mindset: The state of being where you feel self reliant, confident and strong.
Runner's knee: Pain behind the kneecap either during or after a run. The kneecap travels up and down a groove as you run or walk. If you run frequently with poor technique, overtraining or muscle imbalance the kneecap can slip off track and rub on the protective cartilage behind it. It is important to reduce training if this pain occurs as it can wear away the cartilage by friction.
Stroke volume: The amount of blood the heart can pump out in one beat. Prolonged aerobic exercise can increase stroke volume, which frequently results in a slower heart rate.
Target Heart Rate (THR): The heart rate range that if maintained for a minimum of 20-30 minutes will produce training effects on the heart. Target heart rate is unique to each individual and it's important to stay within this range or else it could place strain on the heart.
Trapezius muscles: These are the largest muscles in the back and that draw the head backwards and rotate the scapula.
VOZ: Training which requires plenty of oxygen. It works your body's muscles that increases your heart rate and strengthens the heart and lungs.
Warm up: This is the preparation time before the proper work out. It includes light jogging to get the blood flowing through the muscles.
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