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Muscles or muscle groups that can be improved by fitness exercises:

Deutsch: Muskeltonus / Español: Tono Muscular / Português: Tônus Muscular / Français: Tonification Musculaire / Italiano: Tono Muscolare /

Muscle Tone refers to a condition in which muscle appears firm and is in a constant yet slight state of contraction.

Muscle Spasm refers to a sudden, involuntary contraction of muscle or muscle group.

Deutsch: Marathon / Español: Maratón / Português: Maratona / Français: Marathon / Italiano: Maratona /

Marathon refers to a foot race covering 42,2 km (26.2 miles).

Mortality is defined as the rate of death.

Deutsch: Einfach ungesättigte Fettsäure / Español: Grasa monoinsaturada / Português: Gordura monoinsaturada / Français: Graisse monoinsaturée / Italiano: Grassi monoinsaturi /

Monounsaturated fat refers to a type of fat found in large amounts in foods from plants, including olive, peanut and canola oil.

Deutsch: Stoffwechsel / Español: Metabolismo / Português: Metabolismo / Français: Métabolisme / Italiano: Metabolismo /

Metabolism refers to the amount of energy (calories your Metabolism is the process in which nutrients are acquired, transported, used and disposed of by the body.

Deutsch: Meditation / Español: Meditación / Português: Meditação / Français: Méditation / Italiano: Meditazione

Meditation in the fitness context refers to a practice that involves focused attention and mental exercises to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and enhance overall well-being. It is a contemplative technique that has gained popularity as a complementary tool in fitness and health routines. Meditation involves various methods and approaches, all aimed at cultivating mindfulness and inner peace while contributing to physical and mental fitness.

Deutsch: Masse / Español: Masa / Português: Massa / Français: Masse / Italiano: Massa

Mass in the fitness context refers to the amount of body weight or muscle tissue that an individual carries. It is a fundamental concept in the realm of fitness and plays a significant role in various aspects of physical health, exercise, and sports performance. This article explores the meaning of mass in fitness, its application areas, notable examples, potential risks, and provides sentences demonstrating its usage in different grammatical forms.

Deutsch: Muskelkraftausdauer / Español: Resistencia Muscular / Português: Resistência Muscular / Français: Endurance Musculaire / Italiano: Resistenza Muscolare /

Muscular Endurance refers to the ability of a muscle or muscle group to do repeated contractions against a less-than-maximum resistance for a given period of time.