Fitness

Fitness

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

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weight-bearing exercise

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Exercise in which you support your weight or lift weight. Lifting weights or doing weight-bearing exercise (such as running, skiing or walking) can help slow down the rate of bone ...

wicking

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Moisture movement by capillary action. It usually refers to technical fabrics that move sweat away from the skin to the outer surface of the fabric, where it evaporates. Learn how ...

yoga

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A system of exercises for attaining bodily or mental control and well-being. Various forms of yoga include poses (or asanas) for building strength and flexibility, breathing ...

abdominals

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The collective name for the muscles on the front of the torso, below the chest. Swimming, rowing and Nordic skiing work these muscles.

abductors

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Muscles of the hip that pull your legs apart. Gluteus medius and minimus pull your legs outward. Inline skating, skiing and dance work these muscles.

abs

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The collective name for the muscles on the front of the torso, below the chest. Swimming, rowing and Nordic skiing work these muscles.

adductors

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Muscles of the inner thigh that pull your legs together. They attach the pelvis and the femur (or thigh bone). You use these muscles when inline skating, skate skiing or swimming ...