GLOSSARY

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Plyometrics: In a nutshell, plyometrics is quickness training in which an eccentric contraction is followed by a brief amortization phase which is directly followed by a concentric contraction; thus, Load, Amortization, Explode.

Resistance Training: Also known as weight training. This involves loading the targeted muscle with weight that works against the force of a concentric contraction.

Flexibility: Defined as the range of motion about a joint, but also is concerned with the elastic tolerance level of muscles and tendons.

Energy Balance Principle: The amount of expenditure or intake of calories determines your weight loss or gain.

Glycemic Index: A measure of the effects of carbs on blood glucose levels.

Catabolism: When, because of a lack of sufficient energy, your body seeks to refuel using fat storage and protein found in muscles.

Complex Training: Training which combines plyometrics and resistance training techniques. For our purposes, this takes place in the same workout.

Type II Muscle Fiber: The type of muscle fiber mostly involved in fast twitch anaerobic events. Each individual is endowed with a certain amount of each type of fiber, but slow twitch fiber can be trained to "act" more like fast twitch fiber. There are three types of fast twitch muscle fiber: a, b, and c.

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