Glossary B
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.
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: 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.