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Fitness

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

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isometrics

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Exercise or a system of exercises in which opposing muscles are so contracted that there is little shortening but great increase in tone of muscle fibers involved.

isotonic contraction

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A dynamic muscular contraction used in common weight-training exercises where the muscle moves the limb through a range of motion while contracted. Normally called dynamic ...

jog

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A slow or very easy run. Often considered an insulting term by serious runners who just call it an easy run.

kickboard

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Small foam board used for short sprints to develop leg power and speed when swimming. Held under the chest so that the arms are not involved in the swimming stroke.

kilometer

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Metric measurement used in athletic events. One K equals 0.62 miles. A 10K race is 6.2 miles, and a 5K is 3.1 miles.

kinesiology

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The study of how and why human muscles move specifically during sports and structured physical activity.

lactate

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A byproduct of anaerobic (or high-intensity) exercise that collects in the muscles and causes soreness, stiffness and fatigue.

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