Glossary C
Glossary C
Deutsch: Koffein / Español: Cafeína / Português: Cafeína / Français: Caféine / Italiano: Caffeina
Caffeine in the fitness context refers to a natural stimulant commonly found in coffee, tea, and various energy drinks and supplements. It is widely used to enhance physical performance, increase alertness, and delay fatigue during workouts.
Deutsch: Herz-Kreislauf-Reaktion / Español: Respuesta cardiovascular / Português: Resposta cardiovascular / Français: Réponse cardiovasculaire / Italiano: Risposta cardiovascolare
Cardiovascular response in fitness refers to the changes and adaptations that occur in the cardiovascular system (heart and blood vessels) as a result of physical activity or exercise. These responses are crucial for improving overall cardiovascular health, enhancing exercise performance, and reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Deutsch: Herz-Kreislauf-Regulation / Español: Regulación cardiovascular / Português: Regulação cardiovascular / Français: Régulation cardiovasculaire / Italiano: Regolazione cardiovascolare
Cardiovascular regulation is the process by which the body controls heart rate, blood pressure, and blood flow to maintain homeostasis and support physical activity. In the context of fitness, it is crucial for optimizing performance, endurance, and overall cardiovascular health.
Deutsch: China / Español: China / Português: China / Français: Chine / Italiano: Cina
China in the fitness context refers to the country's evolving and rapidly growing fitness industry. Over the past few decades, China has seen a significant increase in the popularity of fitness activities, sports participation, and the development of fitness facilities and services. This shift is driven by a growing middle class, increased health awareness, and government initiatives to promote physical activity and overall well-being.
Deutsch: Rumpfstabilität / Español: estabilidad del núcleo / Português: estabilidade do core / Français: stabilité du tronc / Italiano: stabilità del core
Core stability refers to the ability to maintain ideal body alignment and control body position and movement by effectively engaging and coordinating the muscles of the core region. This concept is crucial in fitness, influencing overall strength, balance, and injury prevention.
Deutsch: Halbmond-Pose / Español: Pose de Media Luna / Português: Pose de Lua Crescente / Français: Pose de Croissant / Italiano: Posizione della Mezzaluna
Crescent Pose in the fitness context refers to a yoga posture known for its ability to stretch and strengthen various parts of the body. It is also known as Ashta Chandrasana in Sanskrit, and sometimes referred to as High Lunge or High Crescent Lunge in different yoga practices.
Deutsch: Kraulen / Español: Crol / Português: Crawl / Français: Crawl / Italiano: Crawl
Crawl in the fitness context refers to a swimming style also known as the freestyle stroke. It is one of the most popular and efficient strokes used in swimming, characterised by alternating arm movements and a flutter kick.
Deutsch: Camellia sinensis / Español: Camellia sinensis / Português: Camellia sinensis / Français: Camellia sinensis / Italiano: Camellia sinensis
Camellia sinensis is the botanical name for the plant species from which most traditional teas, including green, black, and oolong tea, are derived. In the fitness context, extracts and products derived from Camellia sinensis are valued for their health benefits, particularly in areas like weight management, physical performance, and recovery.
Deutsch: Kalzium / Español: calcio / Português: cálcio / Français: calcium / Italiano: calcio
Calcium is a crucial mineral in the fitness context, essential for various bodily functions including the development and maintenance of strong bones and teeth, muscle contraction, nerve transmission, and blood clotting.
Deutsch: Zusammensetzung / Español: Composición / Português: Composição / Français: Composition / Italiano: Composizione
Composition in the fitness context typically refers to "body composition," which is an analysis of the proportions of fat, bone, water, and muscle in human bodies. Understanding body composition is crucial for assessing health, fitness levels, and for tracking changes in response to fitness programs.