CSCS Vocabulary

The movement of a body part toward the midline of the body.

The actual weight of body fat even thou your body is composed of both muscle and fat.

The movement of a body part away from the midline of the body.

The total amount of work that can e performed by the aerobic energy system.

The ability to perform prolonged periods of work without getting tired. During aerobic exercise, you should be able to carry on conversation.

Your heart rate during the day when you aren't really doing anything, but it's not truly resting either. Take it at the same time, in the same circumstances, daily.

Refer to the building blocks of protein.

Exercise done for a short period of time usually 1 to 2 minutes, uses a lot of oxygen, develops speed, but does not develop overall fitness.

Specific vitamins, minerals, and nutrients that protect the body against free radicals.

The rate at which the body burns calories over a 24-hour period, while at complete rest.

refers to the pressure within the arterial system caused by blood flow.

Refers to the make up of lean and fat tissue in the body.

Numerical equivalent of over or underweight, derived from an equation utilizing body weight and height.

Exercises that use body weight as resistance.

Measure of the energy value of food.

Refer to one of the six nutrients used by the body for energy. Dietary sources of carbs include sugars, grains, rice, potatoes and beans. 1 gram=4 cals.

Health-related component of physical fitness that relates to the ability of the circulatory respiratory systems to supply oxygen during sustained physical activity.

Refers to the heart and blood vessels.

pulse located on the carotid artery that is located down from the corner of the eye, just under the jawbone.

Subcutaneous fat.

Type of Carb that is composed of glucose Sugars.

refers to the lipids found only in animal products and produced by the body.

Refers to a training technique that involves moving form one exercise to another usually 10 to 12. Each exercise works a different muscle group until each muscle has been worked.

Refers to the part of an exercise program that follows the workout and reduces the heart rate.

Isolate the abs reducing stress on the lower back

refers to the loss of fluids from the body to below normal levels

refers to any agent that increases the flow of urine.

stretching movement performed at gradually increased speed.

refers to a body type that is characterized by a light build and slight muscular development

refer to minerals such as chloride, sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium.

A term used to indicate food-contributin calories with little food value and nutrients. Ex: alcohol and simple sugars

refers to a body type that is characterized by a stocky build, wide hips, and heavy fat storage

substances in the brain that induce "runner's high" or good feelings during prolonged exercise.

ability to maintain a physical activity over time.

Energy balance refers to the relationship between energy intake (input of food) and energy output (energy expenditure)

The energy cost to the body of physical activity, usually measure in kilocalories.

refers to the straightening of a body part away from the body. An example is straightening the elbow.

Essential nutrient that provides energy, energy storace and insulation to the body.

Theory governing proper frequency, intensity, time and type of exercise.

refers to the ability to flex and extend the body's joints through their full range of motion.

refer to highly reactive molecules that are known to damage muscle fibers, causes inflammation and fatigue and the suppression of the immune system.

Refers to the number of times

The ability to successfully and to safely perform activities related to daily routine with sufficient energy, strength/endurance, flexibility, and coordination.

Refers to a simple sugar, the form in which all cars are used as the body's principle energy source.

High-Density lipoproteins, the good cholesterol that returns unused fat to the liver for disposal.

exercises in which both feet leave the ground simultaneously.

Extension of the angle between bones of a joint to a greater degree than normal.

an increase in muscle size

the hormone that is essential for the correct maintenance level and metabolism of blood sugar.

refers to the rate of performing work.

Measured periods of exercise followed by measured periods of rest.

Refers to the contraction of a muscle without significant movement, also referred to as static tension

refers to the alternate contraction and relaxation of large muscles against a natural resistance.

Low-density lipoprotein also known as the "bad" cholesterol.

exercises to strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor which leads to more control and prevent urine leakage.

all body tissue except stored fat. Includes water, muscle, bones, and other body organs such as the heart, liver and kidneys.

type of exercise in which one foot always stay in contact with the floor.

refers to the area of the spine or back between the ribs and pelvis

is the fastest and hardest your heart muscle can beat without being able to beat any faster.

refers to all of the chemical processes that are taking place in your body to transfer food and other substances int energy and waste.

essential dietary nutrients that are responsible for a number of biological functions such as muscle growth, fat metabolism, and good health.

Any activity that makes the breathing slightly harder than normal and the person feel warmer but without perspiring.

type of fatty acid that can lower blood cholesterol levels.

having more than 35% body fat or your total body weight. Normal bodies have about 30 billion fat cells where mildly obese individuals have over 100 billion.

refers to the type of fatty acid that can lower blood cholesterol levels.

lying in the face down position.

one of the body's nutrients that builds and repairs tissue.

Describes a person who is relatively inactive and has a lifestyle characterized by a lot of sitting.

refers to the complete movement of the joint

refers to movement in the opposite direction

Refers to the time it takes for the heart rate to recover to pre-exercise rate.

refers to the use of weights to build lean muscles.

refers to the use of weights to build lean muscle tissue.

refers to the number of heartbeats per minute after sitting quietly for 15-20 minutes.

refers to the fatty acid that increases blood cholesterol.

Term that refers to a fixed number of reps

injury damages ligament as well as joints

refers to a false assumption that an individual can "burn" fat only in desired areas.

slow, controlled stretching through a joint's full ROM.

refers to the amount of force a muscle or muscle group can exert against resistance.

refers to applying a greater load than normal to a muscle to increase its capability.

lying in a face up position.

number range that is your target for workouts because of your fitness, health, performance goals.

any activity which makes the heart beat rapidly and breathing fairly hard (but not breathless), and may make the individual perspire. Typical activities that would require vigorous activity include running, jogging, swimming, hard cycling, basketball, football.

organic food substances present in animals and plants. They are essential for cell building and the operation of bodily functions.

refers to the amount of water needed by the body to stay hydrated. The general formula is as follows.

Body weight in lb. x 0.6oz.