Vocabulary for Physical Training
Essential Terms
- Cardiovascular Exercise
- Activities that increase heart rate and breathing, like running, swimming, or cycling.
- Strength Training
- Activities that build muscle strength and endurance, often using weights or bodyweight exercises.
- Flexibility
- The range of motion around a joint. Stretching exercises improve flexibility.
- Endurance
- The ability to sustain physical activity for a prolonged period. Running a marathon is an endurance test.
- Warm-up
- A period of light activity before a workout to prepare the body for more intense exercise.
- Cool-down
- A period of light activity after a workout to help the body recover and reduce muscle soreness.
- Workout
- A session of physical exercise.
- Repitition(reps)
- The number of times a movement is performed.
- Set
- A group of repetitions performed consecutively before a rest.
- Progression
- Gradually increasingthe intensity or difficulty of an exercise to spur further improvement.
- Form
- The correct technique used during an exercise to reduce the risk of injury and improve effectiveness.
- Target heart rate
- Therange of heart rates that is optimal for cardiovascular workout effectiveness.
- Hydration
- The replenishment of fluids during and after exercise. Crucial to preventing dehydration.
- Nutrition
- The intake of foodand nutrients that support physical performance and recovery.
Example Sentences
To improve cardiovascular fitness, you must perform
cardiovascular exercise
regularly. A good
warm-up
is essential before any
workout
.
Strength training
is important for building muscle mass and increasing
endurance
.