Adaptation
the action or process of adapting or being adapted.
Aerobic exercise
physical activities that involve the use of oxygen to generate energy
Anaerobic exercise
physical activity that does not require oxygen as an energy source
Cardiovascular endurance
the body's ability to sustain physical activity over an extended period while maintaining an adequate oxygen supply to the muscles.
Concentric exercise
a type of muscle contraction where the muscle shortens while producing force.
Cool down
gradually decreasing the intensity of a workout to allow the body to return to a resting state
Diminishing return
proportionally smaller profits or benefits derived from something as more money or energy is invested in it.
Eccentric exercise
movements where muscles lengthen under tension
Exercise plateau
occurs when a workout is no longer challenging the body in a way that will allow it to adapt and improv
F.I.T.T. principle
Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type
Flexibility
the quality of bending easily without breaking.
Heart rate
the number of times the heart beats per minute (bpm)
Muscular contraction
the process by which a muscle fiber generates force and shortens or lengthens
Muscular endurance
the ability of a muscle or group of muscles to sustain repeated contractions over an extended period without fatigue
Muscular strength
the ability of a muscle or muscle group to exert maximum force against resistance
Overload principle
progressively challenging the body with increasing demands over time to improve fitness
Plyometrics
a type of exercise that involves rapid, explosive movements that combine jumping, hopping, and bounding
Range of motion
the degree to which a joint can move freely
Repetitions
the action of repeating something that has already been said or written.
Warm-up
a period or act of preparation for a game, performance, or exercise session, involving gentle exercise or practice.