Glossary B

Deutsch: Band / Italiano: Band

Band in the fitness context refers to a versatile and portable piece of equipment used for resistance training, stretching, and mobility exercises. Fitness bands, commonly known as resistance bands or exercise bands, are made of elastic materials and come in various shapes, sizes, and resistance levels. They are utilized to provide resistance during workouts, aiding in muscle strengthening, flexibility improvement, and rehabilitation exercises. Fitness bands have gained popularity for their convenience, affordability, and effectiveness in enhancing a wide range of fitness routines.

Deutsch: Blut / Español: Sangre / Português: Sangue / Français: Sang / Italiano: Sangue
Blood is a bodily fluid in animals that delivers necessary substances such as nutrients and oxygen to the cells and transports metabolic waste products away from those same cells.

Deutsch: Balance / Español: Equilibrio / Português: Equilíbrio / Français: Équilibre / Italiano: Equilibrio /

Balance is a term to describe the dynamics of posture to prevent falling.

BMR is the acronym of --->Basal Metabolic Rate

BMI is the acronym of --->Body Mass Index.
A number calculated using a persons height and mass, which gives a indication of total body Fat content.

Buffer refers to a substance that minimizes changes in hydrogen-ion concentration (pH). It is used to help reduce lactic acid buildup during strenuous exercise.

Deutsch: Biomechanik / Español: Biomecánica / Português: Biomecânica / Français: Biomécanique / Italiano: Biomeccanica

Biomechanics in the fitness context refers to the application of mechanical principles to the human body during movement and exercise. It involves studying how muscles, bones, tendons, and ligaments work together to produce movements and how these movements can be improved, optimized, and made safer through better understanding and application of mechanical laws.

Deutsch: Körper / Español: Cuerpo / Português: Corpo / Français: Corps / Italiano: Corpo /

The body is the physical visible part of an individual. "Body" often is used in connection with fitness and health issues. This is, why we made this glossary.

Deutsch: Körperzusammensetzung / Español: Composición corporal / Português: Composição corporal / Français: Composition corporelle / Italiano: Composizione corporea /

Body Composition is defined in physical fitness as the percentage of fat, muscle, and bone in the body.

Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis refers to a Body Composition test that works by sending a small electrical signal through the body, enabling the amount of fat, muscle and other lean