Health / Fitness Glossary

Positive: Related to concentric.

Power: Quick movement where the body is propelled either upward or outward; explosive strength; performance of work accomplished per unit of time.

Power Cage: Also known as a power rack, squat cage, or squat rack, it is a piece of equipment used for

Power Lifts: Three movements used in power lifting competition; the squat, bench press and dead lift.

Power Training: Weight training system that uses low repetitions and heavy weights.

Pre-Exhaustion: A technique where an isolation exercise is performed prior to a compound exercise in order to increase the blood flow and throughly warm-up the main muscle that will be worked during the com . . . View Full Definition

Program: A plan that outlines the exercises, order and details to be followed in order to progress toward achieving a fitness goal.

Progressive Resistance: Method of training where weight is increased as muscles gain strength and endurance. The backbone of all weight training.

Pronated Grip: A grip on the bar where the palm of the hand faces down of you during the exercise.

Proper Form: Focus on the proper motion of the exercise and concentrate on the specific muscles being used. Do not sacrifice proper form to lift heavier weight or to perform more repetitions. Proper form . . . View Full Definition

Proper Posture: Maintaining proper posture will greatly reduce chances of injury and maximize exercise benefit. When standing always keep your feet shoulder-width apart. Do not lock your knees. Locking your . . . View Full Definition

Proper Technique: To get the most out of strength training and to reduce the chance of injury, use proper weight training techniques. These include working your muscles through their full range of motion (but . . . View Full Definition

Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF): Stretching exercises used to increase an individuals flexibility.

Protein: A compound composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen arranged into amino acids linked in a chain, responsible for building and repair of tissue, hormone production and enzyme function.

Pulse: The number of times your heart beats per minute.

Pumped: Slang meaning the muscles have been made large by increasing blood supply to them through exercise.

Pumping Iron: Phrase that has been in use since the 1950's, but recently greatly popularized. Lifting weights.

Qigong: An element of a t'ai Chi practice that covers many different types of movements that involve using and feeling the body's energy.

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