Fitness terms

3. a machine that allows users to walk, jog or run on the spot at varying speeds and inclines
5. Energetic exercise class where movements are carried out to lively music. It was developed by Colombian dancer Alberto Perez in the 1990s.
8. rest time between exercises
10. In strengthening activities, the number of times a weight is lifted.
11. Abdominal muscles, which form part of the core. When well-defined, these muscles are referred to as a ‘six-pack’

1. prepare for physical exertion or a performance by exercising or practising gently beforehand.
2. The long metal bar used in weight lifting.
4. This refers to exercises in which you hold a position of tension and remain there for a period of time. Common examples include holding a plank or a squat.
6. Common exercises such as brisk walking, running, cycling, swimming, rowing, and cross-country skiing
7. stands for delayed onset muscle soreness, which is the soreness you feel the day or two after a hard workout.
9. Type of exercise that focuses on posturing, body movements and breathing to improve strength and flexibility, as well as mental well being. Its origins lie in ancient India