Muscle imbalances
alteration of muscle length surrounding a joint
Obesity
The condition of being considerably overweight, and refers to a person
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What is the BMI of a typical obese individual?
30 or greater
Refers to a person with a body mass index of 25-29.9 or who is between 25-30 pounds over the recommended weight
overweight
These are also known as cholesterol and triglycerides and are carried in the bloodstream by protein molecules known as HDL and LDL
blood lipids
chronic metabolic disorder caused by insulin deficiency, which impairs carbohydrate usage and enhances usage of fats and proteins
diabetes mellitus
a state of lost physical fitness, which may include muscle imbalances, decreased flexibility, and a lack of core and joint stability
deconditioned
the cumulative sensory input to the central nervous system from all mechanoreceptors that sense body positions and limb movement
proprioception
an unstable physical situation in which exercises are performed that cause the body to use its internal balance and stabilization mechanisms (Examples include using stability balls and single-leg squats versus traditional)
proprioceptively enriched movement
smaller divisions of training progressions that fall within the three building blocks of training
phases of training
a muscle's ability to contract for an extended period
muscular endurance
the ability of the neuromuscular system to enable all muscles to efficiently work together in all planes of motion
neuromuscular efficiency
What is the first phase of training that should be completed before anything else to prevent injury and/or tension at the joints?
stabilization training
the muscle that acts as the initial and main source of motive power
prime mover
set of two exercises that are performed back-to-back without any rest time between them
superset
What type of training should done by individuals with a goal of maximal muscle growth?
Hypertrophy training
ability of muscles to exert maximal force output in a minimal amount of time
rate of force production
the combination and interrelation of the nervous, muscular, and skeletal systems
human movement systems
a conglomeration of billions of cells specifically designed to provide a communication network within the human body
nervous system
the ability of the nervous system to sense changes in either the internal or external environment
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