Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
-
Gynoid
Fat deposition characteristic of women, in whom fat tends to accumulate on the hips and thighs.
-
Fitness target zone
Optimum intensity range for exercise. The lower limit of the zone is the threshold of training; the upper limit is the maximum amount of exercise that is beneficial for health-related fitness.
-
Energy balance theory
Weight-loss theory that suggests that fat is stored when more energy is consumed than is expended.
-
Enabling actions
Actions by others that encourage or allow abusive activities that harm oneself or others.
-
Dysfunctional living
Situation in which an individual is unable to perform activities required for daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
-
Developmental stretch
The last segment of an activity session (usually considered part of the cool-down), in which flexibility exercises are used to reduce tension and elongate muscles.
-
Contemplators
People who are considering change. They are not only thinking about their current behavior but are also seriously considering making a change.
-
Body sculpting
Process of developing a well-proportioned physique. Body sculpting is part of body building but may also be offered as a noncompetitive class for people who want to tone and shape their muscles.
-
Barriers
Circumstances, events, and obstacles that keep us from succeeding in our efforts to change behaviors.
-
Assisted stretch
Type of stretching in which the individual pulls or pushes a body part or has a partner pull or push the body part until stretch is achieved.
Got any book recommendations?