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This is a Glossary for terms
to know about Dieting and Exercise
PORTION:Amount of protein or carbohydrates that one should eat with every meal. A portion is about the size of your clenched fist.POWER MINDSET:The state of being self-reliant, confident, and strong. Without the Power Mindset it's very difficult to lose weight and gain muscle.
PROTEIN:Helps build muscle, enzymes, and some hormones. Without protein you can't build muscle.
QUADRICEPS: Also known as the Front of thigh or (quads). To work the quadriceps do leg extensions, leg press, barbell squats, or dumbbell squats.
REPETITION:The number of times you lift and lower a weight. The more repetitions the more muscle to build.
RESISTANCE EXERCISE:Working with weights or using your body to resist some other object. You need resistance to build muscle.
REST PERIOD:The amount of time you allow between sets and excercise. You need to give yourself a rest period between sets in order to continue a good exercise routine.
SATURATED FATS:Are known as bad fat. They raise cholesterol levels in the body.
SETS:A group of repetitions. To build muscle.
SHOULDERS: Also known as the deltoids or (delts). To work the shoulders do seated dumbbell press, standing barbell press, side raises, or bent-over raises.
SUPPLEMENT:It's a tablet, pill, or in form of a powder that contain nutrients. It helps to get optimal nutrient intake.
TRICEPS:Also known as the back of the arm or (tris). To work the triceps do dumbbell extensions, close-grip pushdowns, bench dips, or lying dumbbell extensions.
Last Updated: November 3, 2002