Abdominals or "abs"- The combined name for the muscles on the front of the torso, which lies below the chest. Swimming, rowing and Nordic skiing work help these muscles.
Antioxidants – commonly known for the substances such as Vitamins A, C and E and minerals such as copper, magnesium and zinc. These substances are believed to destroy free radicals, which some scientists think may not only speed up aging but also add to diseases like the formation of cancers and cataracts.
Bicep – commonly addressed to the muscle running along the inside of the upper arm this bends your arm at the elbow. Paddling a canoe (and a kayak, to some degree) exercises your biceps.
Body fat - The percentage of your body mass that is not composed of lean muscle, water, bones or vital organs.
Cool-down – it is a process by which you allow your body temperature and heart rate to come down to normal or near normal at the end of a workout.
Dehydration - The abnormal depletion of body fluids. It is usually detected by dark, concentrated urine. You can prevent it by drinking water or sports drinks before, during and after exercise. When you are fully hydrated, urine is plentiful, pale and odorless.
Dumbbell – commonly called weights that are attached to a short bar which can be held in one hand. They are commonly used in pairs
Flexibility – commonly referred to the range of motion around a joint. It can be increased with stretching and yoga exercises.
Free weights – The weights that are not attached to any machine nor are driven by cables or chains are called free weights. Barbells and dumbbells are examples of free weights.
Glucose - A sugar, the usual form in which carbohydrates are absorbed by the body.
Intervals - Speed workouts, usually run on a track, with distances and target paces decided before you run. They typically consist of relatively short sprints of 220 yards to 1 mile interspersed with rest periods of slower running.
Kilometer - Metric measurement used in athletic events. One K equals 0.62 miles. A 10K race is 6.2 miles, and a 5K is 3.1 miles.
Resistive cuffs and boots - Foam enthusiasm devices placed on the ankles and/or wrists to create extra resistance for water aerobics and water running.
Set - A number of repetitions of a movement, such as an arm curl or a squat. A set may have 8 reps, for example.
Sprain - An injury to the ligament.
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