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The Glossary for Fitness and Health
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Badminton
Deutsch: Badminton / Español: Bádminton / Português: Badminton / Français: Badminton / Italiano: Badminton
Badminton is a racquet sport that has gained significant popularity in the fitness community due to its dynamic and engaging nature. It combines elements of aerobic exercise, agility training, and hand-eye coordination, making it an excellent full-body workout. The sport is played on a rectangular court with a net, where players use racquets to hit a shuttlecock across the net, aiming to land it within the opponent's boundary lines.
Cable row
Deutsch: Kabelrudern / Español: Remo con cable / Português: Remo com cabo / Français: Rameur avec câble / Italiano: Remo con cavo
The cable row, also known as the seated cable row, is a popular strength training exercise that targets the muscles of the back, shoulders, and arms. It is commonly performed using a cable machine in gyms and fitness centers. This exercise is valued for its ability to improve posture, strengthen the upper body, and enhance overall fitness levels.
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.
Ulna
Deutsch: Elle / Español: Cúbito / Português: Ulna / Français: Ulna / Italiano: Ulna
Ulna in the Fitness context refers to one of the two long bones in the forearm, positioned on the inner side (the side of the little finger) opposite the Radius. While less prominent in movement than the radius, the ulna plays a crucial role in elbow Stability, Load transfer during upper Body exercises, and proper Articulation of the wrist and hand.