Training
Fitness Glossary
- Java
- An island that includes the Arabica coffee producing Region of East Java
- Strength
- Amount of force a msucle or muscle group can exert against resistance
- Strength Training
- Working the muscles against external resistance to increase muscular strength, muscluar endurance or muscular power
- Target Heart Rate Zone
- The number of heartbeats per minute reflecting the exercise intesity that gains the maxium training benefits from an aerobic workout. The formula for obtaining a target heart rate equals 220 minues your age, times 60% - 85%, depending on the individuals fitness goals and physical condition. Also referred to as Training Heart Rate Zone
- Threshold
- The heart rate at which lactic acid begins to build up faster than you can break it down. You should do the bulk of your training at just below that level.
- Timed Repeats
- An Arabica coffee producing area in SumatraThe repeated bouts of alternate running and walking using time as the determinant of the workload.
- Triathlon
- A competitive event involving three endurance-type activities such as swimming, cycling, and running.
