Muscles +HEART Fitness Lab Use of Terms
Glossary of health terms support clear communication during sessions. The lexicon of health, wellness, and fitness is often subject to personal interpretation. While individuals may imbue these terms with their own meanings, there exists a standardized method for effective communication. Our intention is to underscore the potency of language and its capacity to convey messages that are both useful and empowering. By articulating our terms with clarity, we aim to harness the power of words to guide and inspire.
Wearable Technology is an example of terms defined in this glossary.
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11 Systems 1 Body: Refers to the interconnected systems within the human body, emphasizing the holistic approach to health and wellness.
Systems: Cardiovascular, Endocrine, Gastrointestinal, Integumentary, Lymphatic, Muscular, Nervous, Respiratory, Reproductive, Skeletal, Urinary
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Action Stage: The stage in the process of behavior change where an individual has initiated specific actions to modify their behavior, making visible changes to their habits, routines, or environment.
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): comprising routine tasks necessary for self-care and independent living.
Adaptation: The ability to adjust and respond effectively to stressful situations or changes in the environment, often influenced by resilience, coping strategies, and support networks.
Aerobic: Physical activity or exercise that primarily relies on oxygen to generate energy, typically characterized by moderate intensity and sustained duration, such as walking, jogging, or swimming.
Agency of Public Health: An organization or governmental body responsible for promoting public health and preventing diseases within a community.
Age-Related Stats: Statistical data and information related to health trends and outcomes across different age groups.
Agility: The ability to move quickly and easily with coordination and control, involving rapid changes in direction, speed, and body position, commonly trained in sports and athletic activities.
Anaerobic: Physical activity or exercise that occurs in the absence of oxygen and relies on stored energy sources, typically characterized by high intensity and short duration, such as sprinting or weightlifting.
Anxiety: A mental health disorder characterized by excessive worry, fear, or apprehension, often accompanied by physical symptoms such as palpitations, sweating, and difficulty concentrating.
Archiver: Individuals who tend to internalize stress and suppress emotions, storing tension and unresolved issues until they reach a breaking point, often leading to physical or emotional breakdowns.
Assessment Types: Various methods and tools used to evaluate an individual’s health status, including posture, flexibility, gait, range of motion, and neuromuscular assessments.
Baseline: The starting point or reference level used for comparison or evaluation, often established through initial measurements or assessments before implementing interventions or treatments.
Cardio (Vo2 max) 1-mile walk/run test: A fitness test used to measure cardiovascular endurance and aerobic capacity by assessing the maximum volume of oxygen that an individual can utilize during intense exercise, often performed through a timed 1-mile walk or run.
Fitness Assessment: Evaluating an individual’s physical fitness level through various tests and measurements, including maximal assessments for cardiovascular endurance and baseline assessments to establish starting points for improvement.
Flexibility: The range of motion in a joint or group of joints, reflecting the ability of muscles and tendons to stretch and lengthen, crucial for mobility and injury prevention.
Functional Movement Screening: An assessment method used to evaluate movement patterns and identify dysfunctions or asymmetries that may predispose individuals to injury during physical activity or sports.
Gait: The manner or pattern of walking, including the sequence of movements involving the limbs and trunk, often assessed to identify abnormalities or imbalances.
Heart Rate: The number of times the heart beats per minute, reflecting cardiovascular activity and exertion levels, commonly monitored during exercise, stress, or medical assessments.
Neuromuscular: Relating to the interaction between the nervous system and muscles, including coordination, motor control, and muscle recruitment patterns.
Posture: Refers to the alignment and positioning of the body while standing, sitting, or moving, which can affect musculoskeletal health and overall well-being.
Range of Motion (ROM): The extent of movement that a joint is capable of achieving, measured in degrees, which can be affected by factors such as age, injury, and flexibility.
Sleep: The naturally recurring state of rest characterized by reduced consciousness and bodily activity, essential for physical and mental recovery, growth, and overall health.
Skin Screening: A visual examination of the skin’s surface to detect abnormalities, lesions, or signs of skin conditions, often performed as part of preventive healthcare or dermatological assessments.
Stress Clinic (Quiz): A diagnostic tool or assessment designed to evaluate an individual’s stress levels, coping mechanisms, and risk factors for stress-related health problems, typically in the form of a questionnaire or quiz.
Asthma: A chronic respiratory condition characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, leading to difficulty breathing, wheezing, and coughing, often triggered by allergens or irritants.
Astrokinisiology: A holistic approach to health and wellness that integrates principles of kinesiology with astrological concepts.
Astrosomatica: The study and practice of understanding the relationship between celestial bodies and physical well-being.
Astrology: The study of the positions and movements of celestial bodies, believed by some to influence human affairs and personality traits.
Athlete: An individual who participates regularly in sports or physical activities, often characterized by high levels of fitness, skill, and competitive spirit.
Athletic: Pertaining to sports, exercise, or physical performance.
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Balance: The ability to maintain equilibrium and stability while stationary or moving, essential for posture, coordination, and injury prevention, often trained through specific exercises and activities.
Baseline Assessment: The starting point or reference level used for comparison or evaluation, often established through initial measurements or assessments before implementing interventions or treatments.
Behavior Stress (Retreat): Individuals who cope with stress by withdrawing from demanding situations or seeking isolation, often feeling overwhelmed by external pressures and seeking refuge in solitude or relaxation. Escapism.
Body Composition: The proportion of fat, muscle, bone, and other tissues that make up the body, often used as an indicator of overall health and fitness.
Body Shame: Feelings of embarrassment or dissatisfaction with one’s body, often stemming from societal pressures or unrealistic beauty standards.
Bodyweight Resistance: Resistance training exercises that use the body’s own weight as resistance to build strength and muscle, such as push-ups, squats, and planks.
Bodywork: Therapeutic practices aimed at improving physical well-being, such as massage therapy, chiropractic care, or acupuncture.
Breath: The act of inhaling and exhaling air, essential for oxygenating the body and supporting various physiological functions, including respiration and circulation.
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Cancer: A group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells, which can invade and damage surrounding tissues and organs, leading to serious health complications.
Cardio Assessment (Vo2 max) 1-mile walk/run test: A fitness test used to measure cardiovascular endurance and aerobic capacity by assessing the maximum volume of oxygen that an individual can utilize during intense exercise, often performed through a timed 1-mile walk or run.
Cardio Conditioning: Exercise routines designed to improve cardiovascular health and endurance through activities that elevate heart rate and increase oxygen consumption, such as running, cycling, or aerobic dance.
Cardiovascular Disease: Conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels, including heart disease, stroke, and hypertension, often associated with lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, and smoking.
Cardiovascular System: Pertaining to the heart and blood vessels, involved in circulating blood throughout the body to deliver oxygen and nutrients and remove waste products.
Cholesterol: A waxy, fat-like substance found in the cells of the body and certain foods, necessary for the production of hormones, vitamin D, and bile acids, but high levels can increase the risk of heart disease.
Chronic Fatigue: Persistent and debilitating fatigue that is not alleviated by rest, often accompanied by other symptoms such as muscle pain, impaired concentration, and sleep disturbances.
Chronic Lifestyle Diseases: Long-term health conditions often influenced by lifestyle factors, such as diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease.
Anxiety: A mental health disorder characterized by excessive worry, fear, or apprehension, often accompanied by physical symptoms such as palpitations, sweating, and difficulty concentrating.
Asthma: A chronic respiratory condition characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, leading to difficulty breathing, wheezing, and coughing, often triggered by allergens or irritants.
Cancer: A group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells, which can invade and damage surrounding tissues and organs, leading to serious health complications.
Cardiovascular Disease: Conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels, including heart disease, stroke, and hypertension, often associated with lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, and smoking.
Chronic Fatigue: Persistent and debilitating fatigue that is not alleviated by rest, often accompanied by other symptoms such as muscle pain, impaired concentration, and sleep disturbances.
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease): A progressive lung disease characterized by airflow obstruction, causing symptoms such as shortness of breath, coughing, and wheezing, commonly associated with smoking.
COVID-19 Rehabilitation: The process of recovering from COVID-19 infection and its associated complications, including respiratory issues, fatigue, and muscle weakness, often requiring physical therapy and medical support.
Dementia: A group of progressive neurological disorders affecting memory, cognition, and behavior, leading to impaired functioning and independence in daily life, commonly associated with aging.
Depression: A mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest or pleasure in activities, often accompanied by changes in appetite, sleep, and energy levels.
Diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2): Chronic metabolic disorders characterized by high blood sugar levels, resulting from insufficient insulin production (Type 1) or ineffective insulin utilization (Type 2), requiring lifelong management and treatment.
Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain: Conditions characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and tenderness, often associated with sleep disturbances, mood disorders, and cognitive difficulties.
Hyperlipidemia: Abnormally high levels of fats (lipids) in the blood, including cholesterol and triglycerides, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease and other health problems.
Hypertension: High blood pressure, a common cardiovascular condition characterized by elevated force exerted by blood against artery walls, often asymptomatic but associated with increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and other complications.
Metabolic Syndrome: A cluster of metabolic risk factors, including obesity, insulin resistance, high blood pressure, and abnormal lipid levels, increasing the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.
Multiple Sclerosis: A chronic autoimmune disease affecting the central nervous system, characterized by inflammation, demyelination, and neurodegeneration, leading to a wide range of physical and cognitive symptoms.
Obesity: A medical condition characterized by excess body fat accumulation, increasing the risk of various health problems, including diabetes, heart disease, and joint disorders.
Osteoarthritis: A degenerative joint disease characterized by the breakdown of cartilage and bone in the joints, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility, commonly associated with aging and wear and tear.
Osteoporosis: A condition characterized by decreased bone density and increased risk of fractures, often resulting from hormonal changes, aging, or other underlying health conditions.
Parkinson’s Disease: A progressive neurological disorder affecting movement and coordination, characterized by tremors, rigidity, bradykinesia, and postural instability, resulting from the loss of dopamine-producing cells in the brain.
Peripheral Arterial Disease: A circulatory condition characterized by narrowed arteries in the extremities, leading to reduced blood flow, pain, and increased risk of complications such as ulcers and gangrene.
Stress: The body’s response to physical or psychological demands or threats, which can have both positive and negative effects on health.
Stroke: A medical emergency caused by disrupted blood flow to the brain, leading to brain damage and neurological deficits, resulting in symptoms such as weakness, numbness, speech difficulties, and cognitive impairment.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): A progressive lung disease characterized by airflow obstruction, causing symptoms such as shortness of breath, coughing, and wheezing, commonly associated with smoking.
Coaching: A supportive and collaborative process aimed at helping individuals set and achieve personal or professional goals, overcome obstacles, and maximize their potential.
Conditioning: The process of improving physical fitness and readiness through structured exercise, training, and preparation, often targeting specific aspects such as strength, endurance, or flexibility.
Contemplation Stage: The stage in the process of behavior change where an individual is aware of the need for change but has not yet committed to taking action, often weighing the pros and cons of changing behavior.
Coordination: The ability to execute smooth and controlled movements using multiple body parts simultaneously, involving timing, rhythm, and spatial awareness, important for motor skills and athletic performance.
Cope: Strategies and techniques used to deal with stress, adversity, or difficult situations.
COVID-19 Rehabilitation: The process of recovering from COVID-19 infection and its associated complications, including respiratory issues, fatigue, and muscle weakness, often requiring physical therapy and medical support.
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Daily Dose: A regular or prescribed amount of something beneficial, such as exercise, nutrition, or self-care practices, aimed at promoting health and well-being on a daily basis.
Dementia: A group of progressive neurological disorders affecting memory, cognition, and behavior, leading to impaired functioning and independence in daily life, commonly associated with aging.
Depression: A mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest or pleasure in activities, often accompanied by changes in appetite, sleep, and energy levels.
Detox: The process of removing toxins or impurities from the body through dietary changes, cleansing practices, or medical treatments.
Dexterity: The skill and proficiency in using hands or fingers to perform precise and coordinated movements, such as fine motor tasks or manipulating objects with accuracy.
Diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2): Chronic metabolic disorders characterized by high blood sugar levels, resulting from insufficient insulin production (Type 1) or ineffective insulin utilization (Type 2), requiring lifelong management and treatment.
Dimensions Of Health: Various aspects that contribute to overall well-being, including physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions.
Emotional-Mental Health: The dimension of wellness related to emotional regulation, stress management, resilience, and psychological well-being.
Intellectual Health: The dimension of wellness related to cognitive function, lifelong learning, critical thinking, and intellectual engagement.
Social Health: The dimension of wellness related to interpersonal relationships, communication skills, social support, and community engagement.
Spiritual Health: The dimension of wellness related to the search for meaning, purpose, values, and beliefs that provide a sense of connection to oneself, others, and the universe.
Physical Health: The dimension of wellness related to bodily function, fitness, and vitality, encompassing aspects such as nutrition, exercise, sleep, and medical care.
Dimensions Of Wellness: Interconnected aspects of personal health and well-being, encompassing physical, emotional, intellectual, social, environmental, occupational, and spiritual dimensions.
Emotional-Mental Wellness: A state of well-being characterized by emotional resilience, self-awareness, effective coping strategies, and a positive outlook on life.
Intellectual Wellness: A state of well-being characterized by a balanced and active pursuit of intellectual growth, creativity, and lifelong learning.
Social Wellness: A state of well-being characterized by positive interactions, meaningful relationships, and a sense of belonging and connection within social networks.
Spiritual Wellness: A state of well-being characterized by a sense of inner peace, harmony, and alignment with one’s values, beliefs, and purpose in life.
Physical Wellness: A state of well-being characterized by optimal physical function, fitness, and vitality, achieved through regular exercise, balanced nutrition, and healthy lifestyle habits.
Dynamic Activation: Techniques and exercises aimed at priming the body for physical activity or performance, typically involving dynamic movements and stretching.
Dynamic Stretching: A form of stretching that involves continuous movement through a full range of motion to improve flexibility and mobility.
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Emotional-Mental Health: The dimension of wellness related to emotional regulation, stress management, resilience, and psychological well-being.
Emotional-Mental Wellness: A state of well-being characterized by emotional resilience, self-awareness, effective coping strategies, and a positive outlook on life.
Endocrine System: Relating to the endocrine system, which consists of glands that secrete hormones to regulate various bodily functions such as metabolism, growth, and reproduction.
Endurance Training: Exercise regimens aimed at improving stamina and endurance through prolonged physical activity, often involving aerobic exercises and progressive overload to build cardiovascular and muscular endurance.
Essential 6+1- Multidimensional Awareness Assessment: A comprehensive assessment tool designed to evaluate various aspects of well-being, including physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions.
Essential Amino Acids: Amino acids that cannot be synthesized by the body and must be obtained through diet, necessary for protein synthesis and various physiological functions.
Essential Fatty Acids: Types of fats that the body cannot produce on its own and must be obtained through the diet, critical for brain function, heart health, and inflammation regulation.
Exercise: Physical activity performed with the intention of improving or maintaining fitness, health, or well-being, often involving structured movements or repetitive actions to enhance strength, endurance, flexibility, or cardiovascular health.
Exercise is Medicine: The concept that physical activity and exercise can be prescribed as a preventive or therapeutic intervention for various health conditions.
Exercise Physiology: The study of how the body responds and adapts to physical activity and exercise.
Exercise Preparticipation Health Screening: A systematic process of evaluating an individual’s medical history, current health status, and risk factors before engaging in an exercise program or physical activity to ensure safety and minimize the risk of potential health complications or injuries.
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Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain: Conditions characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and tenderness, often associated with sleep disturbances, mood disorders, and cognitive difficulties.
Fit: Being in good physical condition or health, often achieved through regular exercise and a balanced diet.
Fitness: Overall physical health and well-being, including strength, endurance, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness.
Fitness Assessment: Evaluating an individual’s physical fitness level through various tests and measurements, including maximal assessments for cardiovascular endurance and baseline assessments to establish starting points for improvement.
Fitness For Health: The overall state of physical well-being and functional capacity that supports daily activities, longevity, and disease prevention, encompassing cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, flexibility, and endurance necessary for a healthy lifestyle.
Cardio Conditioning: Exercise routines designed to improve cardiovascular health and endurance through activities that elevate heart rate and increase oxygen consumption, such as running, cycling, or aerobic dance.
Strength Training: Exercise routines focused on increasing muscle strength and power through resistance or weight-bearing activities, such as lifting weights, using resistance bands, or performing bodyweight exercises.
Endurance Training: Exercise regimens aimed at improving stamina and endurance through prolonged physical activity, often involving aerobic exercises and progressive overload to build cardiovascular and muscular endurance.
Body Composition: The proportion of fat, muscle, bone, and other tissues that make up the body, often used as an indicator of overall health and fitness.
Flexibility: The ability of muscles and joints to move through a full range of motion without discomfort or restriction, important for maintaining mobility, preventing injuries, and enhancing performance.
Fitness For Skill: The level of physical condition and capability specific to the requirements of a particular sport, activity, or skill, focusing on aspects such as agility, speed, strength, and coordination necessary for optimal performance.
Agility: The ability to move quickly and easily with coordination and control, involving rapid changes in direction, speed, and body position, commonly trained in sports and athletic activities.
Balance: The ability to maintain equilibrium and stability while stationary or moving, essential for posture, coordination, and injury prevention, often trained through specific exercises and activities.
Coordination: The ability to execute smooth and controlled movements using multiple body parts simultaneously, involving timing, rhythm, and spatial awareness, important for motor skills and athletic performance.
Dexterity: The skill and proficiency in using hands or fingers to perform precise and coordinated movements, such as fine motor tasks or manipulating objects with accuracy.
Power: The ability to generate force or energy quickly, combining strength and speed to produce explosive movements, essential for activities such as jumping, throwing, or sprinting.
Speed: The rate at which an individual can move or cover distance in a given amount of time, involving quick acceleration and high velocity, important for various sports and physical activities.
Flexibility: The ability of muscles and joints to move through a full range of motion without discomfort or restriction, important for maintaining mobility, preventing injuries, and enhancing performance.
Flexibility (Assessment): The range of motion in a joint or group of joints, reflecting the ability of muscles and tendons to stretch and lengthen, crucial for mobility and injury prevention.
Functional Movement Screening: An assessment method used to evaluate movement patterns and identify dysfunctions or asymmetries that may predispose individuals to injury during physical activity or sports.
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Gait (Assessment): The manner or pattern of walking, including the sequence of movements involving the limbs and trunk, often assessed to identify abnormalities or imbalances.
Gastrointestinal System: Referring to the digestive system, including the stomach, intestines, and associated organs, responsible for processing food and absorbing nutrients.
Glycemic Index: A measure of how quickly and how much a food raises blood glucose levels after consumption, used to guide food choices for blood sugar control.
Glycemic Load: A measure that combines the quality and quantity of carbohydrates in a food, providing a more accurate picture of its effect on blood sugar levels compared to glycemic index alone.
Growth: The process of development and improvement, whether physical, emotional, or intellectual.
Guardian: A person or entity entrusted with the care and protection of others, often used in the context of healthcare providers or support networks.
Gut Health: The balance of microorganisms in the gastrointestinal tract, believed to influence digestion, immunity, and overall health.
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Hardiness: A personality trait characterized by resilience, commitment, and a sense of control in the face of stressors, associated with better coping and health outcomes.
Healing Happy Hour: A designated time or activity focused on relaxation, stress relief, and rejuvenation, often incorporating wellness practices such as meditation, yoga, or socializing with friends.
Health: The state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
Health Coaching: A professional service that assists individuals in making positive and sustainable changes to their health behaviors, habits, and lifestyles.
Health Forum: An online or offline platform for discussing health-related topics, sharing information, and seeking advice from peers or experts, fostering community engagement and knowledge exchange.
Healthy: Conducive to good health, typically characterized by habits or behaviors that promote well-being.
Healthy Days: The number of days within a specified time period in which an individual experiences optimal physical, mental, and emotional well-being, often used as a metric for assessing overall health status and quality of life.
Healthy People (2000-2010-2020-2030): A series of initiatives by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services aimed at improving public health outcomes and setting national health objectives.
Healthy You: A personalized approach to health and wellness, focusing on individual needs, goals, and preferences.
Heart: The muscular organ responsible for pumping blood throughout the body, essential for sustaining life.
Heart Rate (Assessment): The number of times the heart beats per minute, reflecting cardiovascular activity and exertion levels, commonly monitored during exercise, stress, or medical assessments.
Heart Rate Max: The maximum number of times the heart can beat per minute during intense exercise, often used to determine target heart rate zones for training.
Heart Rate Resting: The number of heartbeats per minute while at rest, indicating the baseline level of cardiovascular fitness and health.
Heart Rate Target: The desired heart rate range during exercise or physical activity to achieve specific training goals, such as improving cardiovascular fitness or burning fat.
Heart Rate Zones: Target heart rate ranges based on a percentage of maximum heart rate, used to guide exercise intensity and training effects.
Hormones: Chemical messengers produced by the endocrine glands that regulate various physiological processes, including metabolism, growth, and reproduction.
Holistic Health: An approach to healthcare that considers the whole person—body, mind, spirit, and emotions—in the prevention and treatment of disease.
Hyperlipidemia: Abnormally high levels of fats (lipids) in the blood, including cholesterol and triglycerides, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease and other health problems.
Hypertension: High blood pressure, a common cardiovascular condition characterized by elevated force exerted by blood against artery walls, often asymptomatic but associated with increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and other complications.
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Illness: A state of poor health characterized by symptoms or impairment of normal bodily functions, often caused by disease, infection, or injury.
Injury: Physical harm or damage to the body’s tissues or organs, resulting from accidents, trauma, overuse, or repetitive stress.
Injury rehabilitation: The process of restoring function and mobility after an injury, often involving physical therapy, exercises, and other treatments.
Insulin: A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood sugar levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells for energy production or storage.
Insulin resistance: A condition in which cells fail to respond effectively to insulin, leading to high blood sugar levels and an increased risk of type 2 diabetes and other metabolic disorders.
Insulin sensitivity: The ability of cells to respond efficiently to insulin, promoting glucose uptake and utilization for energy production.
Integumentary System: Relating to the skin and its appendages (such as hair and nails), serving as a protective barrier against external threats and regulating body temperature.
Intellectual health: The dimension of wellness related to cognitive function, lifelong learning, critical thinking, and intellectual engagement.
Intellectual wellness: A state of well-being characterized by a balanced and active pursuit of intellectual growth, creativity, and lifelong learning.
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Jogging/running: Forms of aerobic exercise involving continuous rhythmic movement of the legs and arms at a moderate to high intensity, often performed outdoors or on a treadmill.
Joints: The connections between bones that allow for movement and flexibility, such as the knee, hip, shoulder, and elbow joints.
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Kinetic Chain Bodywork: Therapeutic techniques focused on addressing movement imbalances and dysfunctions throughout the body’s kinetic chain.
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Longevity: The length of a person’s life or the ability to live a long and healthy life.
Lymphatic System: Relating to the lymphatic system, which consists of lymph nodes, vessels, and organs, responsible for immune function and fluid balance.
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Maintenance Stage: The stage in the process of behavior change where an individual has successfully adopted new behaviors and is working to sustain these changes over time, consolidating gains and preventing relapse.
Massage Therapy: The manipulation of soft tissues in the body to alleviate pain, reduce muscle tension, and promote relaxation and overall well-being.
Medical Fitness: The level of physical health and functional capacity required to meet the demands of daily life and reduce the risk of chronic diseases or injuries.
Mental Health: The state of psychological well-being, encompassing emotional, cognitive, and social aspects.
Mental Health Fitness: The capacity to cope with stress, maintain emotional balance, and adapt to life’s challenges, often achieved through self-care practices and professional support.
Mental Stress (Thinker): Individuals who experience stress predominantly through cognitive processes, such as overthinking, worrying, and ruminating about future scenarios and potential outcomes.
Metabolic Fitness: The efficiency of metabolic processes in the body, including energy production, nutrient utilization, and hormone regulation, crucial for maintaining overall health and vitality.
Metabolic Syndrome: A cluster of metabolic risk factors, including obesity, insulin resistance, high blood pressure, and abnormal lipid levels, increasing the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.
Metabolism: The chemical processes that occur within the body to maintain life, including the breakdown of nutrients for energy, synthesis of molecules, and elimination of waste products.
Mild Physical Activity: Light-intensity physical activities that are easy to perform and do not substantially increase heart rate or breathing rate, such as casual walking or light stretching.
Mindset Coaching: Guidance and support aimed at cultivating a positive mindset, overcoming limiting beliefs, and achieving personal and professional goals.
Minerals: Essential nutrients required by the body in small amounts for various physiological functions, including bone health, fluid balance, and nerve transmission.
Moderate Physical Activity: Physical activities that require moderate effort and noticeably increase heart rate and breathing rate, such as brisk walking, cycling, or dancing.
Multiple Sclerosis: A chronic autoimmune disease affecting the central nervous system, characterized by inflammation, demyelination, and neurodegeneration, leading to a wide range of physical and cognitive symptoms.
Muscles: The tissues in the body responsible for movement, posture, and support, composed of bundles of muscle fibers and connected to bones by tendons.
Muscles and Heart Certified Health Advisors: Professionals trained to provide guidance and support for improving cardiovascular health and muscular fitness.
Muscular System: Involving or relating to the muscles, which are tissues responsible for movement, posture, and generating heat.
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Nervous System: Referring to the nervous system, which includes the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, responsible for transmitting signals and coordinating bodily functions.
Neurofitness: Training and exercises designed to improve cognitive function, brain health, and neural connectivity.
Neuromuscular (Assessment): Relating to the interaction between the nervous system and muscles, including coordination, motor control, and muscle recruitment patterns.
Neuromuscular Tension: The state of increased muscular tone or tightness resulting from neurological signals or stressors, often causing discomfort or stiffness.
Nutrition: The process of obtaining and consuming food that provides the necessary nutrients for growth, maintenance, and optimal functioning of the body.
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Obesity: A medical condition characterized by excess body fat accumulation, increasing the risk of various health problems, including diabetes, heart disease, and joint disorders.
Osteoarthritis: A degenerative joint disease characterized by the breakdown of cartilage and bone in the joints, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility, commonly associated with aging and wear and tear.
Osteoporosis: A condition characterized by decreased bone density and increased risk of fractures, often resulting from hormonal changes, aging, or other underlying health conditions.
Outdoor Classes: Fitness or wellness sessions conducted outdoors, often incorporating activities such as yoga, hiking, or group workouts.
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Parkinson’s Disease: A progressive neurological disorder affecting movement and coordination, characterized by tremors, rigidity, bradykinesia, and postural instability, resulting from the loss of dopamine-producing cells in the brain.
PARQ: (Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire), a screening tool used to assess an individual’s readiness to safely engage in physical activity or exercise.
Partner Program: A collaborative initiative or arrangement between two or more organizations, companies, or individuals to promote health and wellness through shared resources, services, or expertise.
Peripheral Arterial Disease: A circulatory condition characterized by narrowed arteries in the extremities, leading to reduced blood flow, pain, and increased risk of complications such as ulcers and gangrene.
Personal Training: Individualized fitness instruction and coaching provided by a certified personal trainer to help clients achieve their health and fitness goals.
Physical Activity: Any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure, encompassing activities such as walking, jogging, running, swimming, cycling, or gardening.
Mild: Light-intensity physical activities that are easy to perform and do not substantially increase heart rate or breathing rate, such as casual walking or light stretching.
Moderate: Physical activities that require moderate effort and noticeably increase heart rate and breathing rate, such as brisk walking, cycling, or dancing.
Vigorous: High-intensity physical activities that significantly increase heart rate and breathing rate, often leading to rapid sweating and fatigue, such as running, swimming laps, or playing sports.
Physical Challenges: Activities or events that test one’s physical abilities, endurance, or strength, often undertaken for personal achievement or competition.
Physical Fitness: The ability to perform physical tasks and activities efficiently and effectively, reflecting a combination of strength, endurance, flexibility, and cardiovascular health.
Physical Health: The dimension of wellness related to bodily function, fitness, and vitality, encompassing aspects such as nutrition, exercise, sleep, and medical care.
Physical Stress (Feeler): Individuals who experience stress primarily through emotional sensitivity and empathy, often feeling physically overwhelmed by emotions and struggling to maintain boundaries with others.
Physical Therapy: A healthcare profession focused on restoring and improving mobility, function, and quality of life through therapeutic exercises, manual techniques, and patient education.
Physical Wellness: A state of well-being characterized by optimal physical function, fitness, and vitality, achieved through regular exercise, balanced nutrition, and healthy lifestyle habits.
Physique: The physical appearance or build of a person’s body, often influenced by genetics, diet, and exercise habits.
Plant Medicine: The use of plants or plant-derived substances for medicinal purposes, often based on traditional knowledge and holistic principles.
PNF Exercise: (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation), a stretching technique that involves alternating contraction and relaxation of muscles to improve flexibility and range of motion.
Posture (Assessment): Refers to the alignment and positioning of the body while standing, sitting, or moving, which can affect musculoskeletal health and overall well-being.
Power: The ability to generate force or energy quickly, combining strength and speed to produce explosive movements, essential for activities such as jumping, throwing, or sprinting.
Precontemplation Stage: The stage in the process of behavior change where an individual is not yet considering making any changes to their behavior and may be unaware or resistant to the need for change.
Preparation Stage: The stage in the process of behavior change where an individual intends to take action in the near future and is actively planning and preparing for change, setting goals and identifying strategies for implementation.
Progression (related to exercise): The systematic and gradual increase in intensity, duration, or complexity of exercise over time to stimulate ongoing improvements in fitness, strength, endurance, or skill development.
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Quality of Life: The overall well-being and satisfaction experienced by an individual, influenced by factors such as health, relationships, and environment.
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Range of Motion (ROM Assessment): The extent of movement that a joint is capable of achieving, measured in degrees, which can be affected by factors such as age, injury, and flexibility.
Recovery & Support: Resources, services, and strategies aimed at promoting healing, resilience, and well-being after illness, injury, or adversity.
Relapse: The recurrence of old behaviors or habits after a period of successful behavior change, often triggered by stress, setbacks, or lack of coping strategies.
Relapse prevention: Strategies and interventions aimed at identifying and managing triggers, strengthening coping skills, and sustaining behavior change efforts to minimize the risk of relapse and maintain long-term success.
Reproductive System: Relating to the reproductive system, responsible for producing offspring and perpetuating the species through the production of gametes (sperm and eggs) and supporting structures.
Respiratory System: Involving the respiratory system, which includes the lungs and airways, responsible for exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide between the body and the environment.
Rewards: Incentives or benefits offered as motivation for achieving health-related goals, such as fitness challenges or wellness programs.
Results: Outcomes or achievements attained through effort, dedication, and perseverance, often measured in terms of progress toward health and fitness goals.
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Seasonal Calendar: A schedule or planner highlighting seasonal changes, events, and activities relevant to health and wellness, including nutrition, exercise, and self-care practices tailored to different times of the year.
Seasonal health: Considerations and practices related to maintaining health and wellness throughout the changing seasons, including nutrition, exercise, and self-care habits.
Self-Health: Taking personal responsibility for one’s health and well-being through informed decision-making, lifestyle choices, and self-care practices.
Skeletal System: Pertaining to the framework of bones and cartilage that supports the body, protects internal organs, and facilitates movement.
Skin Screening: A visual examination of the skin’s surface to detect abnormalities, lesions, or signs of skin conditions, often performed as part of preventive healthcare or dermatological assessments.
Sleep (Assessment): The naturally recurring state of rest characterized by reduced consciousness and bodily activity, essential for physical and mental recovery, growth, and overall health.
Social Health: The dimension of wellness related to interpersonal relationships, communication skills, social support, and community engagement.
Social Wellness: A state of well-being characterized by positive interactions, meaningful relationships, and a sense of belonging and connection within social networks.
Speed: The rate at which an individual can move or cover distance in a given amount of time, involving quick acceleration and high velocity, important for various sports and physical activities.
Spiritual Health: The dimension of wellness related to the search for meaning, purpose, values, and beliefs that provide a sense of connection to oneself, others, and the universe.
Spiritual Wellness: A state of well-being characterized by a sense of inner peace, harmony, and alignment with one’s values, beliefs, and purpose in life.
Sport Massage: Therapeutic massage techniques tailored to the needs of athletes, aimed at enhancing performance, preventing injuries, and promoting recovery.
Sport Medicine: The branch of medicine specializing in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of sports-related injuries and conditions.
Sprain: An injury to a ligament, the tough bands of tissue that connect bones to each other, often caused by stretching or tearing due to sudden or excessive force.
Stages of Change: The process of behavioral change involving different stages, including precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, and relapse prevention, often applied in the context of stress management and lifestyle modification.
1. Precontemplation: The stage in the process of behavior change where an individual is not yet considering making any changes to their behavior and may be unaware or resistant to the need for change.
2. Contemplation: The stage in the process of behavior change where an individual is aware of the need for change but has not yet committed to taking action, often weighing the pros and cons of changing behavior.
3. Preparation: The stage in the process of behavior change where an individual intends to take action in the near future and is actively planning and preparing for change, setting goals and identifying strategies for implementation.
4. Action: The stage in the process of behavior change where an individual has initiated specific actions to modify their behavior, making visible changes to their habits, routines, or environment.
5. Maintenance: The stage in the process of behavior change where an individual has successfully adopted new behaviors and is working to sustain these changes over time, consolidating gains and preventing relapse.
Strain: An injury to a muscle or tendon, the fibrous cords that attach muscles to bones, often caused by overstretching or overuse.
Strength Training: Exercise routines focused on increasing muscle strength and power through resistance or weight-bearing activities, such as lifting weights, using resistance bands, or performing bodyweight exercises.
Stress: The body’s response to physical or psychological demands or threats, which can have both positive and negative effects on health.
Stress Clinic (Quiz): A diagnostic tool or assessment designed to evaluate an individual’s stress levels, coping mechanisms, and risk factors for stress-related health problems, typically in the form of a questionnaire or quiz.
Stress Type: Different patterns of stress response, including emotional, cognitive, and behavioral reactions, categorized based on individual traits and coping strategies.
Adaptation: The ability to adjust and respond effectively to stressful situations or changes in the environment, often influenced by resilience, coping strategies, and support networks.
Archiver: Individuals who tend to internalize stress and suppress emotions, storing tension and unresolved issues until they reach a breaking point, often leading to physical or emotional breakdowns.
Mental (Thinker): Individuals who experience stress predominantly through cognitive processes, such as overthinking, worrying, and ruminating about future scenarios and potential outcomes.
Physical (Feeler): Individuals who experience stress primarily through emotional sensitivity and empathy, often feeling physically overwhelmed by emotions and struggling to maintain boundaries with others.
Behavior (Retreat): Individuals who cope with stress by withdrawing from demanding situations or seeking isolation, often feeling overwhelmed by external pressures and seeking refuge in solitude or relaxation. Escapism.
Stretch: A deliberate movement or position that elongates and relaxes muscles, tendons, and ligaments, aimed at improving flexibility, reducing stiffness, and preventing injury.
Stroke: A medical emergency caused by disrupted blood flow to the brain, leading to brain damage and neurological deficits, resulting in symptoms such as weakness, numbness, speech difficulties, and cognitive impairment.
Supplement: Nutritional products or substances taken orally to complement the diet and promote health, often containing vitamins, minerals, or herbal extracts.
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Training: The systematic and structured process of physical conditioning aimed at improving fitness, performance, or skill development through exercise, practice, and repetition.
Trauma: Physical or emotional injury or distress resulting from a disturbing event or experience, often requiring specialized support and healing interventions.
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Underweight: A body weight that is below the healthy range for a person’s height, age, and gender, often associated with inadequate nutrition or underlying health conditions.
Urinary System: Involving the urinary system, which includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra, responsible for filtering waste products from the blood and maintaining fluid balance.
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Vigorous Physical Activity: High-intensity physical activities that significantly increase heart rate and breathing rate, often leading to rapid sweating and fatigue, such as running, swimming laps, or playing sports.
Vitamins: Essential organic compounds required by the body in small amounts for various biochemical reactions and physiological functions, including growth, metabolism, and immunity.
VO2 max: Maximum oxygen uptake or consumption, a measure of aerobic fitness and cardiovascular endurance, often used as an indicator of physical fitness and performance potential.
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Warm-up: A preparatory phase of exercise or activity that gradually increases heart rate, circulation, and muscle temperature, reducing the risk of injury and improving performance.
Wearable Technology: Devices worn on the body to monitor health metrics, track physical activity, and support wellness goals, such as fitness trackers and smartwatches.
Weekly Winddown: Practices and rituals aimed at promoting relaxation, stress relief, and rejuvenation at the end of each week.
Weights: Resistance training equipment or objects used to add resistance to exercises and build strength, muscle mass, and endurance.
Welcome to Your Body: An invitation or introduction to exploring and understanding one’s physical and emotional sensations, needs, and capabilities, fostering self-awareness and self-care.
Well: A state of being in good health, characterized by physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Well-Being: The state of being healthy, happy, and content, encompassing physical, emotional, and social dimensions of wellness.
Wellness: An active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life, encompassing physical, mental, and social well-being.
Workout: A session of physical exercise or activity, typically structured to target specific fitness goals or training objectives, such as strength training, cardiovascular conditioning, or flexibility improvement.
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Yoga: A holistic practice that combines physical postures, breathing exercises, meditation, and relaxation techniques to promote physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
Youth: The period of life between childhood and adulthood, characterized by physical, emotional, and social development, often associated with energy, vitality, and growth.
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Zone training: A training method that involves dividing exercise intensity into specific heart rate zones or effort levels, allowing for targeted training effects and efficient workouts.
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