Common Fitness Terms (Flash Cards)

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Hypertrophy

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The enlargement and growth of muscle cells, leading to increased muscle size.

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Repetition

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One complete movement of an exercise, from start to finish.

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Set

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A specific number of repetitions performed consecutively without rest.

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Compound (as used in fitness)

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Refers to an exercise that works multiple muscle groups and joints simultaneously.

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Isolation (as used in fitness)

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Describes an exercise that targets a single muscle group using one joint.

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Concentric (as used in fitness)

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The phase of a lift where the muscle shortens and contracts under tension.

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Eccentric (in fitness)

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The phase of a lift where the muscle lengthens under controlled tension.

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Overload

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The principle of progressively increasing the demand on the body's muscular system.

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Periodization

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The strategic cycling of training variables to optimize performance and prevent injury.

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Deload

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To temporarily reduce the volume or intensity of training to allow for recovery.