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Eccentric Muscle Action: When the muscle lengthens while the contracting against resistance.

Pfrimmer Deep Muscle: Deep, cross-fiber technique that uses the thumbs and fingers as the primary tools.

Pfrimmer Deep Muscle Therapy: This technique utilizes deep cross-fiber strokes applied with the thumbs and fingers. Developed by Therese Pfrimmer of Canada, this is a deep muscle therapeutic technique. As with many pione . . . View Full Definition

Petrifaction: Mode of fossilization where f organic matter is replaced with silica.

Pin Action: Motion of struck pins that hopefully will knock down others!

Peripheral Heart Action (PHA): A system of training where you go from one exercise to another, with little or no rest, preferably alternating upper body and lower body exercises. Designed for cardiovascular training and t . . . View Full Definition

Oxidation Half Reaction: That part of a redox reaction that involves loss of electrons. In the oxidation half reaction, the oxidation number of one or more atoms within the reactants is increased.

Pay Per Action (PPA): Very similar to Pay Per Click except publishers only get paid when click throughs result in conversions.

Peak Contraction: Exercising a muscle until it cramps by using shortened movements.

Pelvic Floor Muscles: The deep internal muscles engaged when halting urination or performing a Kegel exercise.