adaptation
modification of an organism or its parts that makes it more fit for existence under the conditions of its environment
Aerobic
relating to, involving, or requiring free oxygen.
Anaerobic
relating to, involving, or requiring an absence of free oxygen.
Atrophy
waste away, especially as a result of the degeneration of cells, or become vestigial during evolution.
Cardiovascular endurance
how well your heart and lungs can supply the oxygen you need while you exercise at medium to high intensity.
Cool down
to bring the body back to its normal physiological level after fast, vigorous exercise or activity by gradually slowing the pace of activity or by doing gentle exercises or stretches.
Delayed onset muscle soreness (D.O.M.S)
the pain and stiffness felt in muscles after unaccustomed or strenuous exercise
Diminishing Return
proportionally smaller profits or benefits derived from something as more money or energy is invested in it.
Exercise heart rate
measures how fast the heart is beating while they exercise
Exercise plateau
a leveling off of your strength progress that occurs around 4-6 months into a routine
F.I.T.T.E. principle
Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type.
H.I.I.T. Training
repeated bouts of high intensity effort followed by varied recovery times.
Hypertrophy
an increase and growth of muscle cells
Muscular endurance
the ability to continue contracting a muscle, or group of muscles, against resistance, such as weights or body weight, over a period of time
Muscular strength
the amount of force you can put out or the amount of weight you can lift.
Overload principle
in order to progress and improve, putting the body under additional stress beyond what is normal is key.
Plyometrics
short, intense bursts of activity that target fast-twitch muscle fibers in the lower body
Range of motion
the capability of a joint to go through its complete spectrum of movements
Repetitions
the act of repeating, or doing, saying, or writing something again;
Resting heart rate
60 to 100 beats per minute.
Warm-up
a period or act of preparation for a game, performance, or exercise session, involving gentle exercise or practice.