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Glossary

Use this glossary for fitness terms relating to the gym and working out. There are many more, but these are essential for the beginning!

Abduction

The movement of a limb away from the center line of the body.

Adduction

The movement of a limb towards the center line of the body.

AMRAP

“as many repetitions (or rounds) as possible,” done in a set amount of time.

Barbell

A weight used for resistance exercise; a bar with detachable weighted plates at each end.

Cardiovascular

Any vigorous activity that increases heart rate and respiration and raises oxygen and blood flow throughout the body 

DOMS 

(Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness): The pain or stiffness felt in muscles in the 24-72 hours after heavy exercise.

Dumbbell

A weight used for exercising; a small handle with either fixed or detachable plates at each end.

Free weight

Barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells and other similar pieces of equipment that don't have a fixed movement pattern, unlike a cable machine, for example.

Kettlebell

a cast-iron or cast-steel ball with a handle attached to the top It is used to perform many types of exercises

Rep

The number of times an exerciser performs an exercise, or lifts and lowers a weight, in one set

Set

A group of reps performed back to back, after which a short rest period is taken.

Superset

Alternating back and forth between two exercises until the desired number of sets is complete.

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