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Type of stretching in which the agonist is contracted to aid the stretch and relaxation of the antagonist. Works on the principle of reciprocal innervation.  

Deposition of fat characteristic of males, in which fat tends to accumulate in the abdomen and upper body.  

Metabolic processes that produce energy (ATP) in the absence of oxygen.  

Increase in body fat that occurs with increased age.  

The fitness target zone for aerobic activity.  

The metabolic processes of breaking down carbohydrate, fat, and protein in the presence of oxygen to produce energy (ATP).  

An individual’s stockpile of energy available for adapting to situations. Each time some of it is used, according to Selye, it can’t be replaced.  

Flexibility exercise in which a person contracts one muscle in an effort to lengthen the opposing muscle.  

People in the action stage have actually made some changes. They actually do it. However, their practices are erratic and uncommitted, and sometimes fail to become lifelong lifestyles.