Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Sedentary
Denotes a person who is relatively inactive and has a lifestyle characterized by a lot of sitting. Referring to a lifestyle of those individuals who spend much of their time in passive work and recreation. Involving a lot of sitting and little exercise. Not taking part in physical activity on a regular basis. An absence…
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Rotator cuff
The rotator cuff is a structure composed of tendons that work along with associated muscles to hold the ball at the top of the humerus in the glenoid socket and provide mobility and strength to the shoulder joint. Collection of muscles that rotate the arm; includes supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis muscles. A musculotendinous…
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Resistance bands
These inexpensive latex bands often come in sets of three—light, medium, and heavy resistance. They provide resistance during both upper body and lower body strength exercises.
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Positive energy balance
A condition in which energy intake exceeds energy output for basal metabolic rate (BMR) and physical activities. Children, adolescents, and teenagers should be in positive energy balance. For these age groups, energy intake in excess of energy used for BMR and physical activities is used for growth or may be stored for use at a…
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Physical activity
Bodily movement that is produced by the contraction of skeletal muscle and that substantially increases energy expenditure. Bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that increases energy expenditure. Engaging in any form of physical exertion that entails bodily movement and results in the expenditure of energy.
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Pedometer
A device that measures the number of steps taken in a day. A small portable device that records the number of paces walked, and thus the approximate distance covered. A pedometer is usually attached to the leg or hung at the belt. An instrument that indicates the number of steps taken while walking. A measuring…
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Obese
Having an abnormally high, unhealthy amount of body fat. An adult who has a BMI of 30 or higher is considered obese. An excess of body weight as a result of the presence of surplus fat tissues. So overweight as to be at risk of several serious illnesses, including diabetes and heart disease.
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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID)
These drugs temporarily relieve pain by blocking the body’s production of chemicals known as prostaglandins, which are believed to be associated with the pain and inflammation of injuries and immune reactions. A drug used in the treatment of pain associated with inflammation, including rheumatic disease, post-operative analgesia and dysmenorrhoea, by inhibiting the release of prostaglandins.…
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Non-weight-bearing activities
Activities that put less stress on the joints because a person does not have to lift or push his or her own weight.
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Negative energy balance
A condition in which energy output exceeds energy intake. This condition results in weight loss.
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