EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) - An omega-3 fatty acid found in cold-water fish and fish-oil; a precursor to "good" eicosanoids.
Stomach Banding - surgical reduction of stomach, but to lesser degree than bypass
Anaerobic exercise - An intense or fast activity where you become breathless. Your body can't process oxygen fast enough for use. Literally, "without oxygen."
Asthma, exercised-induced - A constriction of the bronchial passages during exercise only that causes wheezing, coughing, labored breathing, and shortness of breath. Can usually be remedied by physician-prescribed inhalers. Not a reason to stop exercising!
BMR (basal metabolic rate) - the rate of energy used for metabolism when the body is at complete rest - closely related to the muscle mass. Usually measured by the amount of oxygen consumed. Acknowledged by experts to be difficult to measure accurately
Kickboard - small foam board used in swimming to develop leg power and speed. Held under the chest so that the arms are not involved in the swimming stroke
Lactic acid - Some of the "waste" your body makes when you exercise hard (anaerobic) and you feel heavy or quivery. The body uses it to make more energy later.
Tissue - a collection of cells of the same or very similar type
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Timex T5H881 Zone Trainer Digital Heart Rate Monitor
Feature: ... Heart rate monitor watch for improving your training routine; Monitors average heart rate, max heart rate, and calories burned; Includes target zones, recovery timer, and 100-hour chronograph; 100-hour countdown timer, 27-lap memory, and built-in alarm; Water-resistant to 50 meters; includes 3.5-year battery ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 4 Date: 2010-08-20 Summary: Timex Heart Montor ... I received my Timex Heart Monitor and found it easy to set up. It is pretty accurate with all the features I love it. ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-08-12 Summary: Monitor your heart beat in style! ... I bought this heart rate watch for my daughter, a school teacher, and a healthy life supporter! She is loving the watch...she uses it bikeing, running, kayaking, swimming,any sport activity she wants to get her heart rate up! ...more
Editorial Reviews — [1] ... Product Description | Zone Trainer Digital Heart Rate Monitor with a black resin strap and digital display, INDIGLO night-light, 100-hour chronograph, 27-lap memory, 100-hour countdown timer, Alarm with 5 min back up, Water resistant to 50 meters, Target zones, Zone trainer, Average heart rate, Time in zone, Calories burned, Recovery timer, Max heart rate, Digital transmission, Data Recorder compatible...more
[2] ... Product Description | Combining stylish looks with power sport timing and heart rate monitoring features, this larger Timex Digital Fitness watch (model T5H881) can be worn by both men and women. It features a chest strap heart rate monitor, easily accessible function buttons, durable resin case, and comfortable resin strap with a stylish tapered profile. For integrating heart rate monitoring into your training, this watch enables you to track your avareage heart rate and pre-set target heart rate zones with...more
Polar FT7 Heart Rate Monitor Watch
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Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | Whether you are training for a triathlon or trying to lose weight, the Polar FT7 Heart Rate Monitor Watch pinpoints the information you need to meet your goals. The Polar EnergyPointer tells you if the main effect of your training is fitness improvement or fat burning, so you can adjust your workout as needed. Product Features Material: [Housing] plastic; [Strap] rubber Altimeter: No Barometer: No Heart Rate Monitor: Yes Chronograph: Yes Thermometer: No Digital Compass: No Adjustable Declination:...more
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