Glossary C
Glossary C
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.
Deutsch: Kontemplation / Español: Contemplación / Português: Contemplação / Français: Contemplation / Italiano: Contemplazione
Contemplation in the fitness context refers to the practice of mindful reflection or focused mental engagement to improve mental clarity, emotional well-being, and motivation. It is often integrated into fitness routines to enhance focus, support recovery, and promote a holistic approach to health and performance.
Deutsch: Schlüsselbein / Español: Clavícula / Português: Clavícula / Français: Clavicule / Italiano: Clavicola
Clavicle in the fitness context refers to the long, slender bone connecting the sternum (breastbone) to the scapula (shoulder blade). Commonly known as the collarbone, it plays a vital role in upper body mechanics, supporting shoulder movement, stability, and force distribution during various exercises.
Deutsch: Kabeljau / Español: Bacalao / Português: Bacalhau / Français: Cabillaud / Italiano: Merluzzo
Cod is a type of fish commonly found in cold waters, prized for its mild flavour and flaky white flesh, often used in culinary dishes such as fish and chips.
Cod in the fitness context refers to "Change of Direction" (commonly abbreviated as COD). It is the ability of an individual to change direction quickly and efficiently during movement, often while maintaining balance, speed, and control. This term is widely used in sports and fitness training to describe a key athletic skill that can enhance performance in dynamic environments.
Deutsch: Beratung / Español: Consulta / Português: Consulta / Français: Consultation / Italiano: Consulenza
Consultation in the fitness context refers to a professional meeting or session between a fitness expert, such as a personal trainer, nutritionist, or physiotherapist, and an individual seeking guidance on achieving health and fitness goals. It typically involves assessing the client’s current fitness levels, discussing goals, and creating a tailored plan to improve physical performance, nutrition, or overall well-being.
Deutsch: Klima / Español: Clima / Português: Clima / Français: Climat / Italiano: Clima
Climate in the fitness context refers to the environmental conditions, including temperature, humidity, and air quality, that influence physical performance, workout effectiveness, and overall safety during exercise. The climate in which workouts are performed can significantly impact endurance, hydration needs, and recovery.
Deutsch: Kommunikation / Español: Comunicación / Português: Comunicação / Français: Communication / Italiano: Comunicazione
Communication in the fitness context refers to the exchange of information, cues, and feedback between fitness professionals and participants or among peers during exercise or training sessions. It encompasses verbal, non-verbal, and digital methods to motivate, educate, and ensure the safety and effectiveness of physical activity.
Deutsch: Kondition / Español: Condición / Português: Condição / Français: Condition / Italiano: Condizione
Condition in the fitness context refers to the overall state of physical health, performance, and readiness for physical activity. It encompasses aspects like cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, and general fitness levels.
Deutsch: Kombination / Español: Combinación / Português: Combinação / Français: Combinaison / Italiano: Combinazione
In the fitness context, combination refers to the integration of different exercises, training styles, or fitness components to create a well-rounded workout routine. This approach often involves combining strength, cardio, flexibility, and balance exercises to target multiple areas of fitness simultaneously. Combination workouts, such as circuit training or high-intensity interval training (HIIT), maximise efficiency, improve overall fitness, and keep workouts engaging and varied.
Deutsch: Konditionierung / Español: Acondicionamiento / Português: Condicionamento / Français: Conditionnement / Italiano: Condizionamento
Conditioning in the fitness context refers to training methods aimed at improving overall physical performance by enhancing endurance, strength, speed, agility, and flexibility. Conditioning exercises prepare the body to perform physical tasks efficiently, whether for sports, fitness goals, or everyday activities, by building a balanced combination of aerobic and anaerobic fitness. Conditioning improves the body’s resilience, helping individuals handle more intense and prolonged physical activities with reduced risk of fatigue and injury.