Fitness Glossary
Body Mass Index (BMI)
A measurement that compares weight to height, often used to assess if a person is underweight, norma...
Cardiovascular Endurance
The ability of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to supply oxygen to the body during sustained phy...
Superset
A workout technique where two exercises are performed back-to-back without rest, targeting either th...
Overtraining
A state where excessive training or lack of recovery leads to decreased performance, fatigue, and in...
Set
A group of repetitions performed sequentially without rest, usually followed by a short rest period....
Repetition
One complete motion of an exercise, often referred to as 'rep,' which makes up a set....
Plyometrics
A type of exercise designed to increase power and explosiveness by combining speed and strength, oft...
Resistance Training
A type of physical training that uses resistance to build strength and endurance, commonly through w...
Recovery
The process of allowing the body to rest and repair itself after physical exercise....