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The Glossary for Fitness and Health
The Glossary for Fitness and Health informs you about all relevant things regarding your fitness and health.
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Direction
Deutsch: Richtung / Español: Dirección / Português: Direção / Français: Direction / Italiano: Direzione
Direction in the Fitness context refers to the planned or purposeful movement paths or orientations that an individual follows during exercise. It plays a vital role in ensuring correct form, maximizing effectiveness, and preventing injury during workouts.
Definition
Deutsch: Definition / Español: Definición / Português: Definição / Français: Définition / Italiano: Definizione
Definition in the fitness context refers to the visibility of muscle shape and separation due to a combination of developed muscle Mass and a low level of body fat. It is the state where muscles are well-defined and distinct from one another, giving a sculpted or "cut" appearance to the body.
Diaphragmatic breathing
Deutsch: Zwerchfellatmung / Español: Respiración diafragmática / Português: Respiração diafragmática / Français: Respiration diaphragmatique / Italiano: Respirazione diaframmatica
Diaphragmatic breathing in the fitness context is a technique that involves deep breathing using the diaphragm muscle rather than the chest. This type of breathing is also known as abdominal or belly breathing.