Glossary C

Cardiovascular training is a physical activity or exercise to improve cardio-respiratory functions.

CV is the short form of --->Cardiovascular training.

Deutsch: Kohlenhydrate / Español: Carbohidratos / Português: Carboidratos / Français: Glucides / Italiano: Carboidrati /

Carbohydrate refers to any of a large group of sugars, starches, cellulose and gums that the body uses by converting into glucose, a simple sugar, for fuel.

Cascara is referring to a common ingredient used in Weight loss products. One of the few herbs approved by the FDA as an over-the-counter drug. It is a strong stimulant laxative.

Catecholamine refers to a chemical in the brain that affects mood and appetite.

Chitosan refers to a dietary supplement made from chitin, a starch found in the skeleton of shrimp, crab and other shellfish. It has not been shown to contribute to permanent Weight

Cross - training defined as mixing of different activities into a regular workout routine to avoid overuse injuries and to prevent boredom. Cycling, running and swimming are common

Calisthenics refer to exercises using simple movements that is usually performed without weights or other equipment for the purpose of muscular development.

Deutsch: Herz-Kreislauf-Ausdauer / Español: Resistencia Cardiovascular / Português: Resistência Cardiovascular / Français: Endurance Cardiovasculaire / Italiano: Resistenza Cardiovascolare /

Cardiovascular endurance refers to the ability of the heart, lungs and blood vessels to deliver oxygen to working muscles and tissues, as well as the ability of those muscles and tissues to utilize that oxygen.