Glossary B

Body sculpting refers to a fitness program using weight, flexibility, and endurance training; but not running or jumping, to shape hips, thighs, upper arms, and buttocks without creating bulk.

Baby's Butt refers to the Indentation between the two heads of biceps muscles of a very muscular athlete.

Back Cycling is defined as the cutting back on either number of sets, repetitions or amount of Weight used during an exercise session.

Ballistic Stretch refers to a more vigorous stretch by using a swinging or bouncing motion suited only for conditioned athletes, especially in martial arts.

Barbell refers to the Weight used for exercise, consisting of a rigid handle 5-7' long, with detachable metal discs at each end.

BPM is the acronym of Beats per minute, the number of heat beats each minute

Beats per Minute refers to the units of heart rate, or the number of heart beats each minute.

Ball-and-socket joint refers to one kind of triaxial joint to provide 3-degree-of-freedom motions