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In the fitness context, physical fitness refers to a state of health and well-being that is achieved through regular physical activity, proper nutrition, and adequate rest. It encompasses several components that contribute to the body's ability to perform daily activities with vigor and without undue fatigue.

Deutsch: Propriozeptive neuromuskuläre Fazilitation / Español: Facilitación neuromuscular propioceptiva / Português: Facilitação neuromuscular proprioceptiva / Français: Facilitation neuromusculaire proprioceptive / Italian: Facilitazione neuromuscolare propriocettiva

Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) is a stretching technique used in the fitness context to enhance both flexibility and strength. It involves a combination of passive stretching and isometric contractions, typically performed with a partner. PNF is highly effective for improving range of motion and muscle performance.

Deutsch: Körperliche Aktivität / Español: Actividad física / Português: Atividade física / Français: Activité physique / Italiano: Attività fisica

Physical activity in the context of fitness refers to any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure. This includes activities ranging from simple daily movements to structured exercise routines aimed at improving physical health and fitness. Physical activity is essential for maintaining overall health, preventing chronic diseases, and enhancing quality of life.

Deutsch: Sportunterricht / Español: Educación Física / Português: Educação Física / Français: Éducation Physique / Italiano: Educazione Fisica

Physical Education in the fitness context refers to a structured program of physical activities and exercises designed to develop physical fitness, motor skills, knowledge about physical activity, and positive attitudes towards maintaining a healthy lifestyle. It is typically part of the curriculum in schools and educational institutions.

Deutsch: Physiologie / Español: Fisiología / Português: Fisiologia / Français: Physiologie / Italiano: Fisiologia

Physiology in the fitness context refers to the study of how the body functions during physical activity. It encompasses the understanding of various bodily systems such as the muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, and nervous systems, and how they adapt and respond to exercise and training.

Deutsch: Pranayama / Español: Pranayama / Português: Pranayama / Français: Pranayama / Italiano: Pranayama

Pranayama is a practice within the discipline of yoga that involves breath control and is used to enhance physical and mental well-being. This technique focuses on the rhythms and modes of breathing to influence the body’s overall health and energy flow.

Deutsch: Bierbauch / Español: Barriga cervecera / Português: Barriga de chopp / Français: Bedaine / Italiano: Pancetta

Potbelly refers to a condition where excess fat accumulates around the stomach area, leading to a rounded, protruding belly. This physical attribute is common and often associated with an imbalance between calorie intake and physical activity.

Deutsch: Druck / Español: Presión / Português: Pressão / Français: Pression / Italiano: Pressione

Pressure in the fitness context generally refers to the psychological and physical stress or force that is applied during exercise and training sessions. This term can encompass a variety of aspects in a fitness routine, from the intensity of physical exercises to the psychological stress associated with performance expectations.

Deutsch: Periode / Español: Período / Português: Período / Français: Période / Italiano: Periodo

Period in the fitness context refers to a specific duration or phase within a training cycle characterized by a particular focus, intensity, or goal. In structured fitness programs, particularly those influenced by periodization theories, a "period" is used to organize training into segments that help optimize performance improvements while minimizing the risk of overtraining.

Deutsch: Praxis / Español: Práctica / Português: Prática / Français: Pratique / Italiano: Pratica

Practice in the fitness context refers to the regular and repeated exercise or training activities undertaken to improve one's physical health, skills, and performance in various types of physical activities. This term encapsulates the routines and efforts made by individuals to enhance their strength, flexibility, endurance, and overall fitness.