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Ligament

Fitness; Workouts

A flexible, non-elastic tissue that connects bone to bone. For example, the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of the knee connects the kneecap to the femur (thigh) and the tibia (shin). Ligament ...

Metabolic equivalent (MET)

Fitness; Workouts

Also used to calculate energy use. A resting metabolic rate is 1 Met. Moderate exercise (such as a brisk walk at 3.5-4 mph) uses about 5-6 times the resting metabolic rate, or 5-6 METs.

Fabric of tightly woven polyester or nylon fibres that offers good resistance to wind and light rain, as well as breathability. Shells used for high-energy, outdoor workouts are frequently made of ...

Muscle soreness

Fitness; Workouts

What happens when you do too much, too soon, too fast. Usually is worse on second day after the activity and goes away in 3-4 days.

Nutrition

Fitness; Workouts

The sum of the processes by which an animal or plant takes in and utilises food substances.

Reverse grip pull-ups

Fitness; Workouts

Rhe basic exercise to train the muscle of your back, arms and shoulders, lifting your chain to the bar with the lower grip. Could be done with or without additional weight.