Month: August 2020
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Spot reducing
A popular but false assumption that an individual can “burn” fat only in desired areas. Theory that claims that exercising a specific body part (for example, abdominal or midsection of the body) will result in significant fat reduction in that area. Contrary to popular opinion, spot reducing is not effective.
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Sphygomanometer
Instrument used to measure arterial blood pressure.
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Specificity of training
To improve muscular endurance and strength, applied resistance and range of motion must be specific to the muscle or muscle groups being worked; also applies to endurance training.
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Smooth muscle
Involuntary muscles consisting of nonstriated, spindle shaped muscle cells, found in the walls of hollow viscera. The muscles found in the arteries, veins, and hollow organs such as the stomach. A type of muscle found in involuntary muscles. One of three major types of muscle in the body (the other two are striated muscle and…
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Side stitch
Sharp pain in the side, thought to be caused by a spasm in the diaphragm, due to insufficient oxygen supply and improper breathing. Side stitch is pain that sometimes occurs on the side of the body just below the ribs during vigorous exercise. A variety of conditions may contribute to this spasm of the diaphragm-poor…
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Scanning
Teaching technique of observation; looking for incorrect body alignment and positioning in your class. The act of examining an area with the eyes. The act of examining internal organs of the body with a piece of electronic equipment. A rapid reading technique for finding a piece of information in a larger work, such as an…
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SAID principle
“Specific adaptations to imposed demand;” training must be relative to the activity for physiological change to take place.
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Rhythmic limbering exercise
Low intensity exercises, performed at a low to moderate pace that help prepare the body for more vigorous exercise by providing an increase in the flexibility of tendons and ligaments, raise muscle temperature, and stimulate muscle function.
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Residual volume
The volume of air that remains in the lungs after the deepest possible expiration. The amount of air left in the lungs, following a maximal exhalation. The volume of air that remains in the lungs at the end of maximal expiration. The volume of air that remains in the lungs after the individual has breathed…
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Recovery heart rate
Heart rate taken at the end of class after a stretch cool-down to gauge when the heart rate has returned to pre-exercise pulse.