BMI (Body Mass Index) - BMI is a tool for indicating weight status in adults.1 It is a measure of weight for height. For adults over 20 years old, BMI falls into one of the following categories:
Below 18.5 Underweight
18.5 - 24.9 Normal
25.0 - 29.9 Overweight
30.0 and Above Obese
Body Fat - Amount of fat in one's body. First, your body fat percentage is simply the percentage of fat your body contains. If you are 150 pounds and 10% fat, it means that your body consists of 15 pounds fat and 135 pounds lean body mass (bone, muscle, organ tissue, blood and everything else).
Caloric Density - energy value; number of kcals in a food
Natural Foods - unchanged; contain no additives
Plaque - fatty deposits on the interior of artery walls
Ballistic stretching - see Stretching, ballistic
Diet - the food and drink a person or animal consumes in their normal life. Also refers to an eating plan for medical reasons or as a measure to promote weight loss
Fat Grams - a measure the fat content of a food. One gram of fat = 9 kCalories.
Hormones - chemical messenger substances in the body that are released into the blood from one location and that bind to target tissues at other locations and elicit specific responses. Insulin is a hormone
Ligament - a flexible, non-elastic tissue that connects bone to bone. Ligament injuries can be sprains or tears
Perceived exertion - the level of intensity you feel your body is exerting during exercise on a scale of 0 - 10. An unscientific way of staying within your target heart rate zone
Trapezius or "traps" - the triangular muscles stretching across your back from the spine to the shoulder blades and collarbone. Its used to "shrug" your shoulders
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CYBEX 360A Home Arc Trainer
Feature: ... Home fitness machine that combines best elements of skier, elliptical trainer, and climber; Reverse Arc motion technology engages the quads and glutes to burn more calories; Reduces stress on joints while offering complete range of motion for knee and hip; 13 preset programs; full split-level display; 2 water bottle holders and magazine tray; 300-pound capacity; measures 28.5 x 62 x 71 inches (W x H x D); 10-year frame warranty ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-03-06 Summary: Not an ownership review, a used-ership review ... I don't own one of these. I probably won't until one of these days when I find an extra three or four grand in the couch cushions. I have hopes. I did, however, have the pleasure(?) of using one on multiple occasions during a Vegas trip. I work out every day, I'm in what I consider to be good shape for a girl (though if I was still girl-aged, I wouldn't refer to myself as one). This machine is fun to use, most of all. I have such a short attention span that I can barely make 20 minutes on a treadmill or elliptical ...more
[2] Rating: 4 Date: 2009-12-23 Summary: Excellent quality. Great workout ... I've had my Cybex Arc Trainer 360A for about a week now. I'm very impressed with the quality of the machine. Very strong sturdy piece of equipment. Nothing vibrates, squeaks or creaks. It's virtually silent and an absolute pleasure to use. I'm recovering from a back injury so I need equipment that will allow me to continue to work out but without hurting myself. I can get a very intense workout without back pain. The motion is smooth and feels natural. The wide variety of programs will keep me from getting bored. Hill ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | Combining elements of a climber, hiker, and skier, the Cybex 360A Arc Trainer produces gym-quality results in the comfort of your own home, helping you get fit more efficiently than ever before. Research shows that the Cybex Arc Trainer burns more calories than any other cross trainer or elliptical cross trainer on the market. The machine accomplishes this through its Reverse Arc motion technology, which engages the muscles--the quads and glutes--that demand the most energy from the body...more
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