kin week 6

Microcirculation

The circulation of blood in the smallest blood vessels; crucial for oxygen and nutrient delivery and waste removal.

VO2 Max

The most widely accepted method to measure cardiovascular fitness, representing the maximum volume of oxygen that an individual can use during intense exercise.

Lactate Production

The process by which lactic acid is produced in the muscles during strenuous exercise, usually when oxygen is low.

Ergogenic Acids

Substances that enhance physical performance, often used by athletes to improve strength and endurance.

Carbo-loading

A technique used to increase glycogen stores in the body by consuming high amounts of carbohydrates before an endurance event.

Resistance Training

Exercise that involves working against a force to increase muscle strength and endurance.

Isometric Exercise

A type of strength training where the muscle length does not change while contracting, such as holding a weight in a fixed position.

Iron Intake

Essential for optimal performance and health as it helps transport oxygen in the blood through hemoglobin.

Oxygen Debt

The amount of extra oxygen that must be consumed after exercise to restore the body to its resting state.

Body Composition Analysis

A method for assessing the proportion of fat and non-fat mass in the body.

Smooth Muscles

Involuntary muscles found in various organs, responsible for movements such as digestion without conscious control.

Skeletal Muscles

Voluntary muscles attached to bones, allowing for conscious movement.

Endurance Training

Training aimed to improve the muscles' ability to sustain prolonged exercise, typically involving low force and high frequency activities.

Progressive Overload

A principle in strength training which involves gradually increasing the weight or resistance to improve strength and fitness.

Temperature Regulation

The body's ability to maintain optimal temperature during exercise and compensate for heat production.

Fluid Intake

Essential for performance and health, particularly in maintaining hydration during physical activity.

Biopsies

A procedure to extract muscle tissue for analysis, particularly to observe changes post-exercise.

BMI (Body Mass Index)

A screening tool that assesses body weight relative to height, used to classify obesity risk.

Physical Inactivity

A major risk factor for cardiovascular disease and other chronic conditions; highlighted in government findings.