Gastric Bypass - surgical reduction of the stomach
Glucagon - The hormone from the pancreas that causes the release of stored carbohydrate in the liver to restore blood glucose levels. Glucagon is a mobilization hormone.
Invisible Fats - fats that are not immediately noticeable such as those in egg yolk, cheese, cream, and salad dressings
Adductors - muscles of the inner thigh that pull your legs together. They attach the pelvis and the femur (or thigh bone). You use these muscles when inline skating, skiing or swimming the breaststroke (frog kick)
Electrolytes - Minerals such as sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium that keep your nerves firing and muscles reacting during activity. Lost in sweat, so replenish with sports drinks.
FDA (Food & Drug Administration) - It is the US federal agency responsible for the regulation of pharmaceuticals (drugs) and food products
Repetition or "rep" - a term used most often in resistance exercises or weight lifting. A single movement, as in doing one squat (going down and then going back up would be one rep). A certain number of reps will equal a set
Spinning - the spinning program utilizes a stationary bike to simulate a real outdoor biking experience. There are no computers attached to the spinner, and the bike has a fixed gear, racing handlebars, pedals with clips or cages, and a seat that can adjust up and down, fore and aft. Each spinner also has a resistance knob that you can use to adjust the intensity of each workout
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