Glossary A

Applied Kinesiology refers to the study of muscles, especially the mechanics of human motion.

Aqua aerobics refer to the aerobic exercises performed in a pool using the support and resistance of the water to burn fat, strengthen bones, and increase cardiovascular health and endurance.

Aromatherapy refer to treatments such as massage, facials, body wraps, or hydrobaths that include the Application of fragrant essential oils.

Ayurveda refers to the Ancient Indian system of traditional folk medicine from India using a variety of techniques, incorporating nutrition, herbal medicine, aromatherapy, massage, and meditation to restore the organism to perfect balance

Abdominal Training refers to abdominal workouts and exercises which are designed to strengthen your lower, upper and oblique abdominal muscles. It refers to muscle workouts for the

: ADP (Adenosine Diphospahate)
ADP is formed when ATP is broken down within the bodies cell furnace, (the mitochondria). This provides energy for muscular contraction.
ADP

Deutsch: Agonistisch / Español: Agonista / Português: Agonista / Français: Agoniste / Italiano: Agonista /

Agonist refers to a muscle directly engaged in contraction that is primarily responsible for movement of a Muscle group that is described as

All-or-None is a fitness term that refers to a muscle fibre contracts fully or it does not contract at all.

Deutsch: Appendikuläres Skelett / Español: Esqueleto Apendicular / Português: Esqueleto Apendicular / Français: Squelette Appendiculaire / Italiano: Scheletro Appendicolare

Appendicular Skeleton in the fitness context refers to the part of the skeleton that includes the bones of the upper and lower limbs and the skeletal structures that anchor the limbs to the axial skeleton (such as the pelvic girdle and shoulder girdle). This division of the skeleton is crucial for facilitating movement and supporting physical activity, playing a key role in all forms of exercise from walking to weightlifting.

Abductor Muscles refer to the group of muscles found in the hip that work to pull the legs outwards and apart.

0 • A • B • C • D • E • F • G • H • I • J • K • L • M • N • O • P • Q • R • S • T • U • V • W • X • Y • Z

New Articles

Statistics

Glossary A

Glossary A

Applied kinesiology

Aqua aerobics

Aromatherapy

Ayurveda

Abdominal Training

ADP

Agonist

All-or-None

Appendicular Skeleton

Abductor Muscles

Fitness and Health

Login