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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Cathe Friedrich's Slow & Heavy (3 workouts on one DVD)
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2007-05-28 Summary: Excellent strength building series.... ... This series is unlike anything else that I have or have seen anywhere else. Cathe Friedrich has come up with a workout series that is designed to build maximum muscular strength, using a slower lifting style. This series is great to use if you have reached any fitness plateaus or just want something different to shake things up. This series is broken up into 3 workouts, legs & shoulders, chest & back, and triceps & biceps. Many of the exercises are done in 3 sets of 8 reps, using a 6-2 count. Training in this manner ...more
[2] Rating: 4 Date: 2006-05-24 Summary: Lordy! This is tough but good :-) ... If you want a good workout - you got it with this. This is tough and challenging but WILL give you results for sure. There are three super challenging workouts here and each targets specific body area using heavier weights than normal, but slow repetitive movements. This is done to really fatigue the muscles and make them work harder. You aren't using momentum but instead concentrating on intensity and that's how you get the results. There is a Legs and Shoulders workout, a Triceps and Biceps one and a Chest and Back. ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | Training your muscles not only looks hot, but totally increases your metabolism so you burn more fat even while resting! Cathe's Slow & Heavy series really gets the job done, incorporating traditional exercises with a non-traditional slow count to create muscle confusion & electrify your growth and fat burning potential! Includes three full-length Cathe workouts to maximize results....more
Thera-Band Exercise Balls - SDS Anti-Burst Exercise Balls
Feature: ... A new full-color, instruction guide with the most up-to-date exercise positions is included; Gradual deflation time of 8-10 minutes when punctured under a constant load of 250 lbs; Provides an extra margin of safety for users such as pregnant women and the eldery; Available in four sizes to accommodate users from 4' 7" to 6' 8" tall; Clinic packaging (in polybag, not retail box). Pumps sold separately. ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 4 Date: 2010-07-27 Summary: Exactly what I was looking for. ... I bought an exercise ball at a sports shop a few months ago and it was just massive, so I ordered this one hopping that it would be what I was looking for. And when it arrived and I got it inflated it was perfect. Using it just about everyday and I love it. My only complaint is that it doesn't come with a way to inflate it. ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-06-12 Summary: excellent vendor ... Great product - great prices - fast shipping and delivery. What's not to like? ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | The Thera-Band SDS (Slow Deflate System) Exercise Ball is made from a specially formulated compound that enables the ball to resist the tendency to burst when punctured. Included exercise guide illustrates correct positions for 24 exercises designed to increase flexibility, improve coordination and strengthen the abdomen, back, chest, arms, thighs, legs and buttocks. Uses for the Thera-Band Ball include: exercise, gym, balance, fitness, yoga, pilates, resistance and stability. Clinic packaging...more
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