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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Trion Fitness Folding Flat Bench by HOIST
Feature: ... Adjusts to flat, incline, and step exercise positions; Compact, lightweight and space efficient; Folds flat for storage; No assembly required; 400 lbs weight capacity ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-05-06 Summary: well built bench ... very well built bench. a little lower than i am used to. folds easy for storage. should last a long time. ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-01-11 Summary: Outstanding Value; Great Bench ... I read the reviews prior to buying and they were very helpful. However, I was concerned that at least one reviewer mentioned that the bench wobbles forward and backward because the pins that lock the legs in place are smaller than the holes they fit into. And guess what, that is the case, but not to worry. You can get most of the wobble out by tightening the bolts that hold the legs to the frame; all you need is an allen wrench and a socket set and you're good to go. So, I am extremely happy with this product and would ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | Flat/incline/step... three folding exercise positions. Great for users of all ages and fitness levels. Compact, lightweight and space efficient. To clarify, the footprint of the bench is 17" wide and the pad width is 9"...more
Canoe Hoist and Kayak Hoist 145lb Capacity
Feature: ... One Person Operation; Easy to Intall; Safe, Self Locking; Lifts evenly up to 145 lbs ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 4 Date: 2009-11-01 Summary: good customer service ... When the Harken Hoister arrived it was missing pulleys and washers. After emailing Harken they shipped the missing parts immediately ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2009-04-08 Summary: love it! ... We were looking for a solution for our tight garage space and found this to be perfect! We hang our kids' Escalade with this system and it is just perfect. It makes it so light that even they can lift it up and down! ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | Store bicycles, canoes, kayaks, cartop storage boxes, convertible hardtops & ladders with a Harken hoisting system. Harken hoist systems can hoist items from 10 to 200 lbs (Model 7803 Max 145lbs) and lifts loads evenly, no matter how the weight is distributed. These hoist systems use a patented block-and-tackle system with a safety cleat that self-locks. It automatically locks and holds the load once you release the rope making your job easier and safer. Easy one hand operation and one...more
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