Glossary L

Deutsch: Niedriger Blutzucker / Español: Hipoglucemia / Português: Baixo nível de açúcar no sangue / Français: Hypoglycémie / Italian: Basso livello di zucchero nel sangue

Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) is a condition characterized by an abnormally low level of glucose in the blood. In the fitness context, managing blood sugar levels is crucial for maintaining energy, performance, and overall health during exercise.

Deutsch: Tiefer Ausfallschritt / Español: Postura de la Zancada Baja / Português: Postura de Lunge Baixo / Français: Posture de la Fente Basse / Italian: Posizione dell'Affondo Basso

Low Lunge Pose is a fundamental yoga posture known as Anjaneyasana. This pose is commonly used in yoga and fitness routines to improve flexibility, strengthen the lower body, and enhance balance and coordination. It involves a deep lunge with one knee on the ground and the other leg bent at a right angle, with the arms either raised overhead or resting on the front thigh.

Deutsch: Leucin / Español: Leucina / Português: Leucina / Français: Leucine / Italian: Leucina

Leucine is an essential amino acid that plays a critical role in muscle protein synthesis, energy production, and overall muscle recovery. In the fitness context, leucine is highly valued for its ability to stimulate muscle growth and improve athletic performance.

Deutsch: Latissimus dorsi / Español: Latissimus dorsi / Português: Latissimus dorsi / Français: Latissimus dorsi / Italian: Latissimus dorsi

Latissimus dorsi is a large, flat muscle on the back that stretches to the sides, behind the arm, and is partly covered by the trapezius on the back near the midline. It plays a crucial role in various upper body movements and is often targeted in fitness routines to enhance strength and aesthetics.

Deutsch: Leichte Streichungen / Español: Golpes ligeros / Português: Toques leves / Français: Effleurements légers / Italiano: Colpi leggeri

Light strokes in the fitness context refer to a gentle massage technique used to soothe muscles and stimulate circulation. This method is often incorporated into cool-down routines or recovery sessions to aid in muscle relaxation and promote healing after intense physical activity.

Deutsch: Durchlässiger Darm / Español: Intestino permeable / Português: Intestino permeável / Français: Intestin perméable / Italiano: Intestino permeabile

Leaky gut, also known as increased intestinal permeability, in the fitness context, is a condition where the lining of the small intestine becomes damaged, allowing undigested food particles, toxic waste products, and bacteria to "leak" through the intestines into the bloodstream. This phenomenon is of particular concern in fitness and health circles due to its supposed impact on overall health, including the physical performance and recovery of athletes.

Deutsch: Ausfallschritt / Español: Zancada / Português: Avanço / Français: Fente / Italiano: Affondo

Lunge in the fitness context refers to a popular strength-training exercise primarily aimed at developing the quadriceps, glutes, and hamstrings, but also engaging the core and other support muscles. It is a fundamental movement in many fitness routines, valued for its effectiveness in improving balance, coordination, and flexibility.