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Metatarsalgia
Pain in the forefoot in the region of the heads of the metatarsals. Pain in the heads of the metatarsal bones. A pain in the metatarsal region of the foot. The metatarsal bones are the five long cylindrical bones that make up the central skeleton of the foot. They are located between the tarsal bones…
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Maximum oxygen consumption
The highest level of oxygen an individual can consume and utilize per minute. The maximum amount of oxygen that the body can bum during strenuous exercise.
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Maximum heart rate
Theoretical maximum rate at which your heart can beat at your age. 220 minus your age is a formula used to calculate the maximum heart rate in a healthy individual; do not exercise at this rate. The highest number of times the heart can beat per minute, calculated as 220 minus age heart rate. The…
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Lateral movement
Any side-to-side movement away from the midline of the body.
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Lateral flexion
Movement of head and/or trunk, bending to either side.
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Kinesthetic awareness
Body sense; ability of individuals to “feel” where their bodies are in relation to space.
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Ketone
A compound formed during the incomplete oxidation of fatty acids. Acid chemical that builds up in the blood when the body burns fats instead of glucose. A chemical compound that contains the carboxyl group. A class of organic compounds produced by the body as an alternative fuel source once glucose is not readily available. Chemical…
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Intervertebral disc
Fibrocartilage cushion between the vertebrae. A ring of cartilage and fibrous tissue with a pulpy or gel-like center located between the vertebrae of the spine. Discs act as shock absorbers and contribute to the spine’s flexibility. The connective tissue formed between each vertebra in the spinal column. A round plate of cartilage which separates two…
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Intensity
Degree of strength, energy, or difficulty; as related to a workout: the class level. The strength or loudness of a particular sound, measured in decibels. The strength of e.g. pain. A state of increased force, muscle vigor, or energy. Action potential firing that encodes the strength of a stimulus. The condition of extreme effort or…
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Hyperventilate
Excessive rate and depth of respiration, leading to abnormal loss of carbon dioxide from the blood; can cause dizziness. To breathe very fast.
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