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Aloe is referring to an herbal product that is derived from the aloe plant. Aloe it is often added to herbal Weight loss products. However,

Anaerobic Threshold refers to the point at which the muscles of the body start to work without oxygen, from an aerobic level.

Abductors refer to the muscles of the hip that pull the legs apart. Gluteus medius and minimus pull the legs outward or out away from the center.

Accommodating Resistance refers to the increase in resistance through the range of motion. Nautilus machines are designed to provide accommodating resistance.

Strength training equipment where the machine varies amount of weight being lifted to match strength curve for a particular exercise -

Acceleration refers mostly to the rate of change in velocity. In the context of fitness it also means:

Abs is the abbreviation or short cut for abdominal muscles. A set of eight small Muscles located below the chest.

Acupressure refers to the traditional Chinese pressure-point massage used to stimulate the flow of energy in the body.

Acupuncture refers to the traditional Chinese healing technique based on Taoist philosophy. It can be administered by using needles, low-voltage electric current (electro acupuncture)

Algotherapy refers to a seaweed bath that is a form of thalassotherapy.

Anti-aging refers to a product or treatment that combats or defends against the aging process.

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