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Absolute Strength refers to the maximum amount a person can lift in one repetition - the most force the muscle can produce in a single voluntary effort.
English: Aerobic / Deutsch: Aerobic / Español: Aeróbico / Português: Aeróbico / Français: Aérobic / Italiano: Aerobica /
Aerobic, in the fitness context, refers to a type of exercise that stimulates and strengthens the heart and lungs while improving overall cardiovascular fitness. It involves rhythmic, repetitive movements that increase the body's demand for oxygen and, in turn, enhance its ability to transport and utilize oxygen efficiently. Aerobic exercises are characterized by their moderate intensity, sustained duration, and the use of large muscle groups. They are essential for improving endurance, burning calories, and promoting good cardiovascular health.
Deutsch: Gesamte Muskulaturaktion / Español: Acción Muscular Agregada / Português: Ação Muscular Agregada / Français: Action Musculaire Agrégée / Italiano: Azione Muscolare Aggregata /
Aggregate Muscle Action refer to the muscles working together in groups rather than independently to achieve given joint motions.
Deutsch: Aktivität / Español: Actividad / Português: Atividade / Français: Activité / Italiano: Attività /
In the fitness context, 'activity' refers to any physical movement or exercise that promotes health, fitness, and overall Well-being. Engaging in regular physical activity is essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, managing weight, improving cardiovascular health, strengthening muscles and bones, and enhancing mental well-being.
Deutsch: Maximale Sauerstoffaufnahme / Español: Capacidad Aeróbica / Português: Capacidade Aeróbica / Français: Capacité Aérobie / Italiano: Capacità Aerobica
Aerobic capacity is another term for maximal oxygen uptake or VO2 Max. it is the maximum amount of oxygen that an individual's body can use during exercise. It is also known as VO2 max (maximal oxygen uptake) and is considered an important measure of cardiorespiratory fitness. Aerobic capacity can be improved through regular aerobic exercise such as running, swimming, or cycling.
Deutsch: Achse / Español: Axis - Axis / Português: Axis - Axis / Français: Axis - Axis
In the fitness context, an axis refers to an imaginary line around which a movement or exercise is performed. Understanding the concept of an axis is important for proper execution of exercises, as it allows the body to move in a safe and effective way.
Active Stretch/Active Stretching means muscles are stretched requiring the opposite muscle contraction.
Appetite Suppressants refer to medications that act upon the brain, "tricking" it into believing that it is not hungry or that it's full.