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The Glossary for Fitness and Health
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Centering
Deutsch: Zentrierung / Español: Centración / Português: Centralização / Français: Centrage / Italiano: Centratura
Centering in the Fitness context refers to the Practice of focusing mental and physical Energy on the core of the Body to enhance Balance, stability, and Control during exercises or physical activities. It often involves engaging the core muscles and maintaining Alignment while incorporating mindfulness or breath awareness.
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.
Macrocycle
Deutsch: Makrozyklus / Español: Macrocilco / Português: Macrociclo / Français: Macrocycle / Italiano: Macrociclo
Macrocycle in the Fitness context refers to the longest phase of a Periodisation plan, typically spanning several months to a year or more, designed to achieve overarching fitness or Performance goals. It involves strategic planning of Training phases, including preparatory, competitive, and Recovery periods, tailored to an athlete's long-term objectives.
Nutrient Interaction
Deutsch: Nährstoffwechselwirkung / Español: Interacción de nutrientes / Português: Interação de nutrientes / Français: Interaction des nutriments / Italiano: Interazione dei nutrienti
Nutrient interaction in the Fitness context refers to the way different nutrients (such as proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals) affect each other's absorption, metabolism, and utilisation in the body, ultimately influencing Energy levels, Muscle Recovery, and overall Performance. Proper understanding of these interactions is crucial for optimising fitness and athletic outcomes.