Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Muscle
A muscle is a tissue composed of bundles of specialized cells that, when stimulated by nerve impulses, contract and produce movement. An organ which by contraction produces movement of an organism. There are three types: striated, cardiac, and smooth. An organ in the body, which contracts to make part of the body. Type of contractile…
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Muscle group split routines
In strength training, performance of exercises for specific muscle groups during a workout.
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Multiple-joint exercises
Multiple-joint exercises stress more than one joint or major muscle group. Examples include the bench press or squat.
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Moderate physical activity
Activities that use large muscle groups and are at least equivalent to brisk walking. Moderate physical activity is activity that uses approximately 150 calories of energy per day, equivalent to walking 2 miles in 30 minutes. This produces significant health benefits but not physical fitness.
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Metabolic
Having to do with metabolism.
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Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)
Injury to the tendons and muscles on the outside of the elbow, due to overuse or repetitive motion.
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Kegel exercises
Exercises to strengthen the muscles that hold urine in the bladder. Isometric pelvic exercises used by women to strengthen pelvic muscles and/or to improve retention of urine. Repeated contractions of the pubococcygeal muscles designed to strengthen them. Exercises which strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor in women and help to prevent any accidental leakage…
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Hypotension, hypotonia
Low blood pressure with values under 105/60 mm Hg. Low blood pressure, or a fall in blood pressure below the normal range. Abnormally low blood pressure that can cause lightheadedness, weakness, blurred vision, fainting, and unconsciousness. Reduced tone of the skeletal muscles. Hypotonia involves decreased tension of the fine muscles, making upright postures difficult to…
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Heel spurs (plantar fasciitis)
Stretching or tearing of the plantar fascia, which runs along the bottom of the foot and supports the arch of the foot. A bony growth on the underside of the heel.
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Healthy weight
Compared to overweight or obese, a body weight that is less likely to be linked with any weight-related health problems such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, or others. A body mass index (BMI) of 18.5 up to 25 refers to a healthy weight, though not all individuals with…
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