Fitness

Fitness

Related to the practice of regular exercise to maintain good physical condition and health.

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aerobic

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Literally, "with oxygen." Aerobic exercise is the body's process of producing energy with oxygen in the bloodstream. Byproducts are carbon dioxide and water (breathing and ...

anaerobic

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This terms literally means without oxygen. In anaerobic exercise, energy is produced without oxygen, usually because the exercise intensity is such that the heart and lungs can't ...

anaerobic exercise

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An intense or fast activity where you become breathless. Your body can't process oxygen fast enough for use. Literally, "without oxygen."

antioxidants

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Substances such as Vitamins A, C and E and minerals such as copper, magnesium and zinc. Believed to destroy free radicals, which some scientists think may not only accelerate ...

asana

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The term for any of the many poses done in yoga.

exercised-induced asthma

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A constriction of the bronchial passages during exercise only that causes wheezing, coughing, labored breathing, and shortness of breath. Can usually be remedied by ...