Aging - The general deterioration of the body with increasing age.
Antioxidants - In the form of vitamin and mineral supplements, antioxidants help counteract the effects of free radicals on cells and repair cellular damage. Antioxidants protect cells by sacrificing electrons to prevent free radicals from stealing electrons from healthy cells.
Convenience Food - food that has been partially prepared commercially and consequently is quickly and easily prepared at home
Hypoglycemia - subnormal levels of sugars in the blood
Amino acid score - a measure of the actual amounts of individual amino acids in a food, or in the diet relative to the need for the amino acid. Does not evaluate whether the protein is digestible
Diabetes Type 1 (insulin dependent diabetes) - occurs when the pancreas does not produce insulin at all leading to elevated blood glucose
Latisimus dorsi or "lats" - the pair of fan- shaped muscles across your middle and lower back that attach the arms to the spine. They work to pull your arms down and back
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
Urine - Should be pale and odorless. If it's bright yellow or pungent, you are dehydrated.
Waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) - the ratio of a person's waist circumference (measured at the umbilicus) to hip circumference (measured where the hips are the widest)
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Harbinger 149 Women's Pro Wash & Dry Weight Lifting Gloves
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[2] Rating: 4 Date: 2010-07-01 Summary: good product ... they are a little difficult to put on because the elastizied wrist is somewhat tight but not too bad. ...more
Editorial Reviews — [1] ... Product Description | Women's Pro Glove is all purpose training glove. Specifically designed for women....more
[2] ... Product Description | Specially designed for women, this pair of Harbinger Pro gloves is ideal for all-purpose training. The gloves are distinguished by their stretch "ventilator mesh" construction, which lets the hand and fingers bend naturally while staying cool, along with the abrasion-resistant leather on the palm, which maximizes glove wear. The gloves come on and off easily, meanwhile, thanks to their slip-on design. And lifters will love the short finger length, which reduces unwanted bulk. Perhaps the...more
Harbinger Mens Anti-Microbial FlexFit Weight Lifting Gloves
Feature: ... All purpose training glove for athletes who require the maximum range of motion in a minimal glove design.; Anti-microbial Lycra reduces odor and eliminates bacterial growth.; WASH&DRY Leather is 100% machine washable and dryable.; TechGel¿ Comfort Pads on the palms mold to your hands, protecting during training.; Short finger length reduces unwanted bulk. ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 4 Date: 2010-04-24 Summary: Good gloves, a bit warm ... Good set of weight-lifting gloves. Fit well. Even though they are thin, they tend to get a little warm. It helps Akira to keep the velcro strap loose. ...more
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Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | Harbinger’s Anti-Microbial Wash&Dry FlexFit Gloves, feature TechGel comfort pads on the palms that mold to your hands during training and an adjustable wrist closure for a customized fit. Harbinger’s Anti-Microbial technology and is environmentally friendly, has proven benefits in its ability to control micro-organisms, slow the degradation of products and greatly reduces odors and stains....more
3/4" Powerlifting Weight Lifting Chains 6' long each 65 lbs approx
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12" Wrist Wraps Pro Grade Red Wht & Blue Powerlifting Weight Lifting
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Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | APT Red White & Blue Pro Grade 12" Wrist Wraps This set is dedicated to OUR U.S. TROOPS OVERSEAS Use is for Medium to Super Heavy, this set is equal to our ZRV-Pro Design Super Strength, support and toughness. Increase your wrist support and increase the amount of weight that you can lift!!...more
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