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PAR-Q
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An acronym for Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire; designed to help determine if you are medically suited to begin an exercise program.
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Clinical Exercise Test
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A test, typically administered on a treadmill, in which exercise is gradually increased in intensity while the heart is monitored by an EKG. Symptoms not present at rest, such as an abnormal EKG, may be present in an exercise test.
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Cool-Down
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Light to moderate activity done after a workout to help the body recover; often consisting of the same exercises used in the warm-up.
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Warm-Up
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Light to moderate physical activity performed before a more vigorous workout, including a general aerobic/muscular endurance warm-up and often a stretch warm-up.
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Dynamic Warm-Up
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The performance of calisthenics of gradually increasing intensity (e.g., jumping jacks, jumping, skipping).
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Sport-Specific Warm-Up
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The performance of sports-related movements of gradual intensity (e.g., layup drill in basketball, swinging a club in golf or racket in tennis).
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Workout
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The component of a total physical activity program designed to produce health, wellness, fitness, and other benefits using appropriate amounts of different types of physical activity.
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Conduction
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is the transfer of heat from a hot body to a cold body.
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Convection
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is the transfer of heat through the air or any other medium.
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Dehydration
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Excessive loss of water from the body, usually through perspiration, urination, or evaporation.
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Hyperthermia
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Excessively high body temperature caused by excessive heat production or impaired heat loss capacity. Heatstroke is a hyperthermic condition.
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Heat Index
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An index based on a combination of temperature and humidity that is used to determine if it is dangerous to perform physical activity in hot, humid weather (also called apparent temperature).
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Hyponatremia
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A condition caused by excess water intake, called “water intoxication,” that results in a dilution of electrolytes, leading to serious medical complications.
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Hypothermia
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Excessively low body temperature (less than 95°F), characterized by uncontrollable shivering, loss of coordination, and mental confusion.
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Windchill Factor
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An index that uses air temperature and wind speed to determine the chilling effect of the environment on humans.
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DOMS
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An acronym for delayed-onset muscle soreness, a common malady that follows relatively vigorous activity, especially among beginners.
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RICE
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An acronym for rest, ice, compression, and elevation; a method of treating minor injuries.
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