FWT 3 Terms
Adipose tissue: Fat tissue
Anabolic:the metabolic process of building tissue from simpler molecules; synthesis, opposite of catabolic.
Assistance exercises: Exercise used to supplement main or core exercises.
B3 (niacin): Supports energy metabolism, skin health, nervous system and digestive system. Found in: spinach, potatoes, tomato juice, lean ground beef, chicken breast, tuna (canned in water), liver, and shrimp.
BodyBuilding: A sport in which muscle size, definition, and symmetry determine the winner.
Carbohydrate (CHO): A group of chemical compounds composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Ex: sugar, starches and cellulose. 4 Kcal/gram.
Chloride: Maintains fluid and electrolyte balance, aids in digestion. Found in: salt, soy sauce, milk, eggs, and meats.
Concentric: The contraction of a muscle resulting in its shortening.
Deltoid: Muscle on the outside of the shoulder.
Electrolytes: Minerals such as sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium that act to keep your nerves firing and muscles moving, especially during exercise. They are lost through sweating and can be replaced by drinking sports/energy drinks.
Failure: Being unable to complete another movement because of fatigue.
Flexion: Act of bending a joint; a movement that decreases the angle of a joint.
Hamstrings: The group of three muscles on the back of your thighs that runs from the lower part of the pelvis to just below the knee. They allow you to bend your and straighten your legs at the hips.
Isokinetic: “same speed”; the concentration of a muscle against concomitant force at a constant speed.
Latissimus dorsi: Large muscle on the upper back that extends the upper arm.
Magnesium: Supports bone mineralization, protein building, muscular contraction, nerve impulse transmission, immunity. Found in: spinach, broccoli, artichokes, green beans, tomato juice, navy beans, pinto beans, black-eyed peas, sunflower seeds, tofu, cashews, and halibut
Muscle bound: Linked to individuals who weight train with limited joint flexibility.
One-rep maximum (1RM): Lifting as much weight as possible for one repetition.
Physical fitness: A product of a high level of cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, and a low ratio of body fat to lean body weight.
Pyramid training: Method of multi-set training in which the loads get progressively heavier with fewer reps or lighter with more reps.
Resistance: The actual weight against which a muscle is working.
Routine: A defined schedule of exercise, aerobic or weight training.
Sodium: Maintains fluid and electrolyte balance, supports muscle contraction and nerve impulse transmissions. Found in: salt, soy sauce, bread, milk, meats
Soleus: Calf muscle under gastrocnemius.
Sticking point: The point when a muscle resists hypertrophy no matter how hard you work it.
Tendon: A flexible, non-elastic tissue that connects muscle to bone.
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid): Collagen synthesis, amino acid metabolism, helps iron absorption, immunity, and antioxidant. Found in: spinach, broccoli, red bell peppers, tomato juice, mango, orange, grapefruit juice, strawberries