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CrossFit, Inc.
Fitness; Workouts
A fitness company founded by Greg Glassman in 2000. CrossFit's exercise programme is practised by members of approximately 4,350 affiliated gyms, most of which are located in the United States, and ...
Kettlebell
Fitness; Workouts
A round weight with a circular handle attached used for fitness training. The modern kettlebell is often attributed to Russia.
Progressive resistance
Fitness; Workouts
Gradually increasing the weight lifted as the body gets used to the new stress. When the muscle is stressed beyond its normal demand, the muscle responds positively and becomes stronger.
Interval training
Fitness; Workouts
Alternating runs at maximum effort for specified times (usually 2-5 minutes) with "recovery" periods of jogging. Usually the period of rest is equal to the period of the run. This is an aerobic ...
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