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Acclimatisation refers to the process of physiologically adapting or becoming accustomed to an unfamiliar environment, for example, the body can adjust to a hot or cold Climate or a high altitude and increase its capacity to work in those conditions.
Acquired Ageing is the acquisition of characteristics commonly associated with ageing but that are, in fact, caused by sedentary living or immobility, example is lack of exercise.
Active Recovery means performing stretching exercises, light aerobic exercise, or working other body parts to facilitate recovery after intense exercise.
Adductor Muscles refer to the muscles of the inner thigh that pull your legs inward and together. They attach the femur (thigh bone) and the Pelvis and are used during activities such
Agonist Muscle refers to a muscle that is directly responsible for the particular movement of a body part through the process of contraction.
Agonist Muscle is also known as Prime Mover.
Alpha Ketoglutarate is a precursor to glutamine; however, unlike free glutamine, Alpha Ketoglutarate is not recognised by the gut, so more of it makes it through the digestive system.