Exercise Vocab I

The ability to move your body quickly and easily in different directions

The gymnast's agility allowed her to change direction smoothly during her routine.

The process where a muscle becomes weaker and smaller because it has not been used for a long time

After six weeks in a cast, he noticed muscle atrophy in his injured leg.

A form of exercise using only your body weight, such as push-ups, sit-ups, and squats, to build strength and fitness

She does calisthenics every morning because she does not need any equipment.

Exercise that makes your heart and lungs work harder and increases blood circulation, such as running, cycling, or swimming

Her doctor recommended doing at least thirty minutes of cardio three times a week to improve her heart health.

A type of training that improves the overall fitness, strength, and physical ability of the body

The football team spent the summer on conditioning exercises to prepare for the new season.

The ability to continue doing something difficult or painful for a long period of time

Running a marathon requires a great deal of endurance and mental strength.

The use of a lot of physical or mental energy to do something

After the long uphill hike, everyone was breathing heavily from the exertion.

A state of extreme tiredness when you have used up all of your energy

She collapsed on the sofa from exhaustion after completing her first triathlon.

The increase in size of a muscle or organ due to regular exercise or use

After months of weight training, he noticed significant hypertrophy in his arm muscles.

A tough band of tissue in the body that connects bones to each other at a joint

The soccer player sprained his knee and damaged a ligament during the match.

The chemical processes in your body that convert food into energy

Regular exercise can help speed up your metabolism so your body burns calories faster.

A condition where a person exercises too much without enough rest, causing tiredness and poor performance

The doctor told the athlete that her constant injuries were a sign of overtraining.

A type of exercise that involves fast, powerful jumping and explosive movements to build strength and speed

The basketball coach added plyometrics to the team's training to help them jump higher.

The position in which you hold your body when standing, sitting, or moving

The teacher reminded the students to sit up straight and maintain good posture at their desks.

A planned and regular set of activities, exercises, or rules designed to improve your health or achieve a goal

Her fitness regimen includes running on Mondays, swimming on Wednesdays, and yoga on Fridays.

The process of helping someone recover their health, strength, or abilities after an injury or illness

After his knee surgery, the player went through months of rehabilitation before he could play again.

A tendon, or the strong fibrous tissue that connects muscles to bones in the body

The ancient bow was strung with sinew, making it both flexible and strong.

The physical or mental energy that allows you to keep doing something for a long time without getting tired

Swimming regularly helped her build the stamina she needed to compete in long races.

An injury caused by stretching or using a muscle too hard

He got a muscle strain in his back after lifting the heavy boxes incorrectly.

A strong cord of tissue in the body that connects a muscle to a bone

She could not walk properly because she had torn a tendon in her ankle.