Adaptation
something produced to adjust to different conditions or uses, or to meet different situations
Aerobic exercise
involves continuous, rhythmic activities that elevate your heart rate and breathing, using oxygen to produce energy
Anaerobic exercise
short, intense activity that uses stored energy within muscles, rather than relying on oxygen for energy
Cardiovascular endurance
the ability of your heart and lungs to efficiently deliver oxygen to your muscles during sustained physical activity
Concentric exercise
a type of muscle contraction where the muscle shortens as it contracts against resistance
Cool down
the process of easing your body back to a resting state after physical activity
Diminishing return
as one input in a production process is increased while all other inputs are held constant, the marginal output (the additional output from that input) will eventually decline
Eccentric exercise
involve muscle contractions where the muscle lengthens while resisting force, commonly known as "negatives"
Exercise plateau
occurs when your body stops making progress, even with continued effort, due to adaptation to your current workout routine.
F.I.T.T. principle
a framework for designing exercise programs, standing for Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type
Flexibility
the quality of bending easily without breaking.
heart rate
between 60 and 100 beats per minute
Muscular contraction
the process by which muscles shorten and generate force.
Muscular endurance
the ability of a muscle or group of muscles to sustain repeated contractions over a prolonged period without fatigue
Muscular strength
the ability of a muscle to exert force against a resistance
Overload principle
the body will adapt and improve in response to progressively increasing demands placed upon it.
Plyometrics
exercises that involve rapid stretching and contracting of muscles, typically through jumping or explosive movements, to improve muscle power and speed
Range of motion
the extent of movement a joint can achieve in all directions
Repetitions
the action of repeating something that has already been said or written.
Warm-up
prepare for physical exertion or a performance by exercising or practicing gently beforehand.