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The Glossary for Fitness and Health
The Glossary for Fitness and Health informs you about all relevant things regarding your fitness and health.
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Anthropometry
Deutsch: Anthropometrie / Español: Antropometría / Português: Antropometria / Français: Anthropométrie / Italiano: Antropometria
Anthropometry in the fitness context refers to the measurement of the human body’s size, shape, and proportions. These measurements are used to assess physical composition, track fitness progress, and design personalized training programs. Anthropometry is essential in understanding an individual’s body structure and how it affects performance, flexibility, strength, and overall fitness goals.
Equilibrium
Deutsch: Gleichgewicht / Español: Equilibrio / Português: Equilíbrio / Français: Équilibre / Italiano: Equilibrio
Equilibrium in the fitness context refers to the state of balance and stability in the body, especially during movement and exercise. It involves the coordination of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems to maintain posture and control over the body’s position, whether stationary or in motion. Achieving and maintaining equilibrium is essential for proper form, injury prevention, and overall performance in physical activities.
Frame
Deutsch: Körperrahmen / Español: Estructura corporal / Português: Estrutura corporal / Français: Morphologie / Italiano: Struttura corporea
Frame in the fitness context refers to the size, shape, and structure of an individual’s skeleton or body frame. It describes the underlying bone structure and is a key factor in determining body composition, potential fitness goals, and how the body responds to different types of exercise. Frame influences how muscle is distributed, the overall physique, and an individual’s capacity for strength or endurance in various activities.