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Glossary
Aerobics
A
system of physical conditioning designed to
improve respiratory and circulatory function by
exercises (running, walking, or swimming) that
increase oxygen consumption.
[Never to be confused with anaerobic functions.]
Anaerobic
Living,
active, or occurring in the absence of oxygen.
Body
Fat
A
substantive layer of fat found between the skin
and muscle.
Calorie
An
energy-producing value assigned to food.
Carbohydrate
Neutral
compounds of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen (i.e.,
sugar, starch and cellulose).
Cardiovascular
Exercise
Aerobic
activity focusing on the heart and blood
vessels.
Fat
Numerous
compounds of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen that
are glycosides of fatty acids, the chief
constituents of plant and animal fat and a major
class of energy-rich foods; not water soluble.
Glycogen
A
white amorphous tasteless polysaccharide that is
the principle form in which carbohydrate is
stored in tissue.
Ketosis
The
point at which the body consumes muscle and
converts it into fat and carbohydrates.
This occurs because the body is starved
for nutrients and seeks energy to function.
A wasting syndrome has begun to develop
at this point, but it can be corrected and
reversed.
Maintenance
Level
The
[minimum] number of calories needed for the body
to survive.
Muscle
A
body of tissue consisting of long cells that
contract when stimulated and produce motion.
Muscle
Hypertrophy
As
the muscle is push to lifting heavier weight, It
forces the muscle to grow.
Protein
Weight
training known as either “free” weights
(dumbbells), or “universal” weights
(machines).
Set
Point
A
genetic blueprint that predetermines a
person’s height, weight, color of hair and
eyes and skin tone.
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