Tips for Losing Weight

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  1. 4. One complete movement of an exercise, such as one push-up or one squat.
  2. 7. Composition The proportion of fat mass to lean mass (muscle, bone, water) in the body.
  3. 10. Essential vitamins and minerals required in small amounts for proper body function and health.
  4. 12. Short for cardiovascular exercise; activities that elevate heart rate and improve the efficiency of the heart and lungs (e.g., running, cycling).
  5. 13. The energy expended for everything we do that is not sleeping, eating, or structured exercise (e.g., walking, fidgeting).
  6. 15. Workouts Exercises performed in one place without significant movement across space (e.g., cycling on a stationary bike, planks).
  7. 16. Control Managing the amount of food consumed in one sitting to regulate calorie intake.
  8. 19. The body’s response to regulate temperature through the release of fluid from sweat glands during physical activity or heat exposure.
  9. 20. Workouts Exercises that use external resistance (e.g., dumbbells, barbells) to build strength and muscle.
  10. 21. The process of allowing the body to repair and adapt after exercise, including rest, hydration, and nutrition.
  11. 23. Activity Any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure, including exercise and daily tasks.
  12. 24. The level of effort required to perform an activity, often measured by heart rate, speed, or resistance.
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  1. 1. Mass The total amount of muscle tissue in the body, which contributes to strength, metabolism, and overall body composition.
  2. 2. The process of consuming and utilizing food substances to support health, energy, and bodily functions.
  3. 3. Training A workout consisting of a sequence of exercises performed at different stations with minimal rest in between.
  4. 5. A macronutrient made of amino acids that is essential for muscle repair, growth, and overall body function.
  5. 6. A medical condition characterized by excessive body fat accumulation that increases the risk of health problems, often assessed using BMI.
  6. 8. The capacity to perform work, derived from nutrients and used for all bodily functions and physical activity.
  7. 9. Training Exercise that alternates between periods of higher intensity and lower intensity or rest to improve endurance and performance.
  8. 11. The sum of all chemical processes in the body that convert food into energy for maintenance, growth, and activity.
  9. 14. A training method that alternates short bursts of intense exercise with periods of rest or lower-intensity activity.
  10. 16. Overload The gradual increase of stress placed on the body during training (e.g., more weight, reps, or intensity) to stimulate improvement.
  11. 17. Level An individual’s overall physical condition, including strength, endurance, flexibility, and cardiovascular health.
  12. 18. Rate The number of times the heart beats per minute (bpm), often used to measure exercise intensity.
  13. 22. A unit of energy that measures how much energy food provides and how much the body uses during activity and basic functions.