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backside mechanics
Sports; Track and field
in sprinting, movements occurring behind the center of mass
bandit
Sports; Track and field
A runner who participates in a race without registering or paying the entry fee
bioelectrical impedance/infrared
Sports; Track and field
Method of determining percent body fat where an electrical impulse or infrared light are put through the body; easy to use but approximately 3-6% error possible
biomechanics
Sports; Track and field
Study of the function of the body in relation to movement; especially important for repetitive movement sports like running; poor biomechanics can lead to injury
body composition
Sports; Track and field
Usually relating to the percent of the body comprised of lean tissue (bone, muscle, water, etc.) or fat tissue; 17% or less body fat is recommended for men; 24% or less body fat is recommended for ...
bonk
Sports; Track and field
Another term like "hitting the wall"; a state of exhaustion when glycogen stores are depleted, blood glucose (sugar) levels are low and the only exercise that can be performed is slow running; ...
breakline
Sports; Track and field
An arc across the track denoting where runners can leave their original lane and use any part of the track.
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