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isometrics

Fitness; Workouts

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 training or contractions.

jog

Fitness; Workouts

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

kickboard

Fitness; Workouts

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.