Food Diary - written record of all food and drink ingested in a specified periods
Plaque - fatty deposits on the interior of artery walls
Exercise - almost any activity requiring physical movement such as walking, running, lifting weights, gardening, etc. A critical part of the healthy lifestyle needed to lose and maintain weight
Fat - also known as adipose tissue. Animal tissue containing glycerol and fatty acids
Free weights - weights not attached to a machine nor driven by cables or chains. Barbells and dumbbells are examples of free weights
Intervals - Exercise that alternates high intensity ("work") with easy or light intensity ("recovery"). Used by performance athletes for speed and endurance.
Nutrients - substances obtained from food and used to provide energy and structural materials for the growth, maintenance and repair of the body's tissue
Recovery heart rate - see Heart rate, recovery
Sprain - an injury to ligaments.
Stretch reflex - a protective, involuntary nerve reaction that causes muscles to contract. Bouncing or overstretching can trigger the reflex in which muscles are trying to protect themselves from damage
Waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) - the ratio of a person's waist circumference (measured at the umbilicus) to hip circumference (measured where the hips are the widest)
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The Ultimate Body Sculpt and Conditioning with Kettlebells DVD Volume 2, with Lauren Brooks
Feature: ... Over 20 Kettlebell and Body weight exercises; 3 Follow Along Workouts - The Grind, The Smoker, and The Finisher; 1 Bonus Ab Workout; Released December 2009 ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-08-09 Summary: Fantastic workouts! ... The Ultimate Body Sculpt and Conditioning with Kettlebells DVD Volume 2, with Lauren Brooks will not disappoint. If you like Volume 1 you will LOVE volume 2. These are great workouts! I have both DVD's and find both to be fun and challenging. Lauren is a first rate instructor. If you are a RKC purist it is a MUST have!!! ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-06-25 Summary: Incredible Workout ... Being a fan of Lauren Brook's first kettlebell workout DVD, I had to buy this one when it came out. It definitely does not disappoint. Lauren kicks up the intensity a bit with this DVD and includes some new moves such as the Turkish Get-Up. I have always been intimidated by this move because it seemed complicated, but like her last DVD, Lauren includes an instruction section where she explains most of the exercises. After following her step-by-step instructions, I can now do a Turkish Get-Up! There are three short ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | The follow-up DVD to Lauren's original Ultimate Body Sculpt and Condition with Kettlebells! Come workout again with Lauren Brooks as she performs some of the most intense fat burning and strengthening exercises in the world. This DVD uses some of the basic exercises from Volume 1 as well as incorporating many brand new and challenging exercises to keep your heart pounding. If you enjoyed Volume 1, then get ready to be blown away by Volume 2! This DVD is a must have for intermediate and...more
CW-X Women's Perform X Tight Running Pants
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Editorial Reviews — [1] ... Product Description | Featuring the patented Conditioning Web, the PerformX Tight supports the key muscles in the legs, keeping everything in correct alignment for optimum balance, efficiency and power....more
[2] ... Product Description | Made by CW-X, these women's running tights provide optimum balance as well as support for the iliotibial band, hip flexors, and quadriceps. They also help stabilize the knees, calves, and Achilles tendons. CW-X's patented Kinesio Support Web acts as a suspension system for the quadriceps, increasing power at the push phase of the running motion. The gentle, targeted compression of the Kinesio Support Web increases circulation, minimizing lactic acid buildup and reducing muscle soreness,...more
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