According to Dictionary.com, the term “aerobic” technically means “requiring the presence of air or free oxygen for life.” In the fitness world, it represents cardio exercises that primarily work the heart and lungs at a maintainable pace. When the pace exceeds lung capacity, you become anaerobic. There is a threshold between aerobic and anaerobic effort […]
The brachioradialis muscle forms the forearm, flexes the elbow, stabilizes the elbow joint, and assists in hand movement. It can become strained during exercises meant to work the biceps. A pronated grip while doing curls can overwork it. When you start strength training, it isn’t unusual for the brachioradialis to be very sore the first
A psychological condition that results from muscle strain from exercise or physical labor. Soreness is commonly felt 24 to 72 hours after activity.
Glycogen represents the storage of glucose (sugars), which come from carbohydrate intake, through a process called glycogenesis. Glycogen is what your body uses for energy when your blood sugar is used up – such as after an hour or so of running. Glycogen tends to be stored in the liver and locally in muscle and
In simple terms, hypertrophy means muscle or organ development. It represents the enlargement of tissue from the increase of its cells. This occurs as a result of strength training and other stress-related activities. The term is often used to describe the result of bodybuilding.
Lat is short for latissimus dorsi. Lats are muscles on both sides of the upper back located behind the shoulder, forming the back part of the armpit; the muscle extends (adducts) the shoulder joint, which happens when the arm is pulled down. Common exercises for Lat development include pull-ups using body weight or pull-downs using
The term Pec is usually short for pectoralis major or the primary chest muscle. The Pecs flex (adduction) the humorous (upper arm) toward the center of the chest. Common exercises include the barbell bench press or push-up.
