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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Stott Pilates Pilates for Beginners Workout Kit
Feature: ... This is a great way for beginners of all ages to learn and enjoy the basics of Stott Pilates; Includes the essential Pilates components to start down the road of healthier living; Includes a graphic print exercise mat a regular,strength Flex; Features: Non-Slip Handles; Used For: Fitness; Band exerciser, an aluminum water bottle, a Basic Pilates 2nd,DVD and Total Body Sculpting DVD; Care and Cleaning Wipe Clean With a Damp Cloth; Dimensions: Height: 1.0Length: 68.0 Width: 24.0; Fitness Goal: Core Muscle Conditioning; Includes: Exercise DVD; Material:PVC; Number of Pieces: 5; Product Weight: 4.0 Lb.; Targeted Muscle Area: Core Muscles ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | Includes the essential Pilates components to start down the road of healthier living. This is a great way for beginners of all ages to learn and enjoy the basics of STOTT PILATES. Includes: 1 Graphic Exercise Mat, 1 Regular-Strength Flex-Band Exericser, 1 Aluminum Water Bottle, Basic Pilates 2nd Ed. DVD and Total Body Sculpting DVD....more
Pilates Lower Body Workout DVD
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | This 30 minute Lower Body Workout DVD focuses on strengthening and lengthening the muscles of the thighs, buttocks, stomach, legs, lower back, and abdominals. Your flexibility and core strength will also improve and you'll finish with a feeling of centeredness. Pilates expert Marjolein Brugman has choreographed this Pilates reformer workout and explains and demonstrates proper form for each movement. Working out at least 3 times a week will realign and lengthen your spine as you tone and...more
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