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| Clinical Exercise Test | A test typically administered on a treadmill in which exercise is gradually increased in intensity while the heart is being monitored by an EKG. Detects symptoms not present at rest, such as an abnormal EKG. |
| Dehydration | Excessive loss of water from the body, usually through perspiration, urination, or evaporation. |
| DOMS | An acronym for delayed onset muscle soreness; a common malady that follows relatively vigorous activity, especially among beginners. |
| Lactic Acid | A by-product of the metabolic processes that occurs during vigorous activity; a cause of muscle fatigue. |
| PAR-Q | An acronym for Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire; designed to help you determine if you are medically suited to begin an exercise program. |
| RICE | An acronym for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation; a method of treating minor injuries. |
| Dose-Response | It is important to know what response (benefit) will occur from taking a specific dose. When studying physical activity it is important to know what dose provides the best response (most benefits). |
| FIT | A formula used to describe the frequency, intensity, and length of time for physical activity to produce benefits. |
| Overload Principle | The basic principle that specifies that you must perform physical activity in greater than normal amounts to get an improvement in physical fitness or health benefits. |
| Principle of Reversibility | Disuse or inactivity results in loss of benefits achieved as a result of overload. |
| Threshold of Training | The minimum amount of physical activity that will produce benefits. |
| Behavioral Goal | A statement of intent to perform a specific behavior (changing a lifestyle) for a specific period of time. |
| Long-Term Goal | A statement of intent to change behavior or achieve a specific outcome in a period of months or years. |
| Short-Term Goal | A statement of intent to change a behavior or outcome in a period of days or weeks. |
