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Saturday, October 8, 2016

Fitness, Workout and Nutrition terms, study with an athlete!

Practice the following:

 Exercise 1: Repeat the phrases and definitions aloud.    


Abductor (ab-duhk-ter): A muscle whose contraction is away from the body.
Abdominals: The abdominals are that six pack look caused by crunches and low body fat.
Acetaminophen: A pain killer, sold under many brand names, used instead of aspirin where stomach issues are concerned.
Achilles tendon: The Achilles tendon connects the heel to the calf muscle.
Adenosine triphosphate: ATP is the fuel cell for the body.
Aerobic: Exercises that require and utilize large amounts of oxygen.
Amino acids: Amino acids are the basic building blocks of protein. The following are the best to consume for exercise: L-leucine (loo-seen), L-isoleucine (ahy-suh-loo-seen), and L-valine (val-een).
Aspartame: Aspartame is an artificial, no caloric sweetener.
Aspirin: Aspirin is a generic term for acetylsalicylic acid, a common over the counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory pain killer. Used as a blood thinner for patients and may be used at times during a heart attack.
Barbell: A barbell is a metal bar approximately 5 to 7 feet in length used to hold weights for lifting, curls and presses. At the end of both sides are the collars used to hold the weights on the bar.

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