Convenience Food - food that has been partially prepared commercially and consequently is quickly and easily prepared at home
High-glycemic - A food is considered to be high-glycemic if it is broken down rapidly and enters the bloodstream quickly as glucose.
Lean Body Mass - the percentage of muscles in the tissue
Low Density Lipoproteins (LDLs) - carries blood cholesterol to the cells
Ascorbic acid - vitamin C
Ballistic stretching - see Stretching, ballistic
Biomechanics - the study of the mechanics of muscular activity
Endorphins - a group of proteins produced naturally by the body with potent analgesic properties (similar to morphine). These are the brain chemicals that contribute to the "runner's high" or good feelings during and after exercise
Nutrition - Good daily nutrition means 55-65 percent carbohydrate, 20-30 percent fat, and 10-15 percent protein.
Sprain - an injury to the ligament
Tendon - A flexible, non-elastic tissue that connects muscle to bone. Damaged in strains.
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Bowflex SelectTech Adjustable Bench Series 5.1
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Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-01-29 Summary: Better than Bowflex 3.1 bench! ... My roommate had the 3.1 bowflex bench and got restationed in Guam so I had to break down and buy a bench. I went with the 5.1 because it has 0/30/45/60/90 degree settings versus the 3.1 which has 0/45/90. The benchs look the same but I think this one is sturdier. Has adjustable feet to level it out, and it also has a two-position adjustable seat which the 3.1 DID NOT HAVE. I like using different inclines and you can use them for support on other things besides bench (curls, offset shoulder work, etc). I honestly paid ...more
[2] Rating: 4 Date: 2009-10-27 Summary: Perfect for Home Gym ... This is a perfectly useful bench for use in a home gym. It is customizable into a number of different positions to allow the user to perfrom a variety of exercises. ...more
Editorial Reviews — [1] ... Product Description | Make your workout space a fitness center. The Bowflex Adjustable Bench 5.1 Series is an outstanding addition to any workout space for positioning support when you're exercising and for maximum workout versatility. Just adjust the bench to one of six positions and you can add a variety of new and powerful exercises. It's the perfect way to transform your space into a personal fitness center. Built strong to last long with heavy-duty commercial quality steel....more
[2] ... Product Description | Get more out of your workout using Bowflex SelectTech free-weights with the 5.1 Series adjustable bench. It adjusts to six different positions--with 17-degree decline to 90-degree incline--for positioning support when you're exercising and for maximum workout versatility. Just adjust the bench to one of six positions and you can add a variety of new and powerful exercises. It's the perfect way to transform your space into a personal fitness center. This bench is also great for correcting...more
Men's Reebok Workout Gloves - Black (M)
Feature: ... Fitness Glove; Ideal for Training; Made of Leather ...more
Tim McClellan: The Ultimate Stadium Workout for Speed, Power, and Agility (DVD)
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | with Tim McClellan, (M.S., C.S.C.S.) and Kim McGee With instruction from Tim McClellan and demonstration from Kim McGee, this video takes you through more than 50 drills for conditioning athletes on stadium bleachers! McClellan incorporates speed, power, and agility with specific drill progressions using sprinting, plyometrics, strength, and lateral movement. The video is organized into four parts; Part 1: Utilizes the small steps of the stadium in a walk, march, jog, and sprint progression...more
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