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Anterior cruciate ligament
Deutsch: Vordere Kreuzband / Español: Ligamento cruzado anterior / Português: Ligamento cruzado anterior / Français: Ligament croisé antérieur / Italiano: Legamento crociato anteriore
The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is one of the four main ligaments in the knee joint, playing a crucial role in stabilising the knee during movement. In the fitness context, the ACL is essential for activities that involve jumping, pivoting, running, and quick directional changes, such as in sports like basketball, football, or skiing. ACL injuries are common among athletes and can significantly impact performance and recovery time, often requiring surgery and extensive rehabilitation.
Home Gym
Deutsch: Heimfitnessstudio / Español: Gimnasio en casa / Português: Academia em casa / Français: Salle de gym à domicile / Italiano: Palestra domestica
Home Gym in the fitness context refers to a dedicated space in one's home equipped with various exercise equipment and tools, allowing for convenient and flexible workouts. It is designed to facilitate a comprehensive fitness routine without the need to visit a commercial gym.
Kicking
Deutsch: Treten / Español: Patada / Português: Chutar / Français: Coup de pied / Italiano: Calcio
Kicking refers to the act of striking or pushing with the foot, and in the context of fitness, it is a versatile movement used in various exercises and sports to improve strength, flexibility, balance, and cardiovascular fitness. Kicking exercises target the lower body, particularly the glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, and hip flexors, making them effective for building leg strength and enhancing overall coordination.
P90X
Deutsch: P90X / Español: P90X / Português: P90X / Français: P90X / Italiano: P90X
P90X (Power 90 Extreme) is an intensive home Fitness Program developed by personal trainer Tony Horton and released by Beachbody. It is designed to transform Physical Fitness through a 90-day Regimen of diverse, high-Intensity workouts, combining Strength training, cardio, Yoga, and Flexibility. P90X is particularly known for its use of "Muscle confusion," a Training principle that frequently changes exercises to avoid plateaus and maximise results.