MEANING: This page is intended to be the main go-to page for any words, phrases or terms associated with this website. Not all terms will appear elsewhere on this site, but all terms will have a high relevance to the subjects of training methodology or gym form and technique.
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TIPS: In these modern times, with seemingly infnite access to so much information (too much) about any topic that one cares to be interested in, it is important to define the meaning of all terms gym and training.
Much of the information to be found online these days can be misleading to students and athletes. This information can even sometimes be downright incorrect or even deliberately false.
To the best of my knowledge and experience, I hereby assert truthfully and honestly, that on this website visitors will only find the unadulterated information and facts.
Readers should take time to learn the fundamental concepts and terms before or during their early voyages into the exciting and rewarding world of gym training and exercise.
DETAIL:
What is the difference between the terms FORM and TECHNIQUE ?
Technique is all about the best method to use for an exercise. For example, which type of hand grip should one use for the narrow grip pulldown or pullup? Should one use an overhand grip or an inverted grip?
Form can be considered to include the concept of technique, but is so much more.
Form is concerned much more with overall body movements which are designed to minimize risk of injury whilst maximizing efficiency and results.
Naturally, there is an overlapping grey area between what can be described as Form, and what constitutes pure technique. Often, these two terms are used interchangeably when people talk about the best ways of doing exercises.
What are FUNCTIONAL exercises ?
Any exercise performed in the gym which attempts to mimic everyday movements of the human body, such as lifting an object up from the floor. These exercises are great because they hep a person to do everyday movements more safely and efficiently, thereby saving energy – so one tends to get everyday tasks done more quickly, more efficiently and more safely.
What is H.I.T or HIT ?
High Intensity Training
What is Plyometrics ?
Plyometrics are types of exercises which involve explosive activities such as jumping or thrusting with great force. For example, hopping, skipping, bounding and lunging.
What is Periodization Training?
This is the use (usually by coaches and mentors) of longer-term training phases to create more variety and balance into an athletes training schedule. Rest, Recovery, Injury Prevention, and Seasonal Changes should also be considered when designing the athletes overall training plan. This method can be extremely useful when addressing negative aspects of training such as – boredom, staleness and plateaus.
What is a Training Plateau ?
This is where the athlete reaches a state of little or no progress after a period of increasing activity with positive results. It can feel like one is stuck. It is a little bit like ‘Writers Block’ but for athletes.
What is H.I.T or HIT ?
High Intensity Training
Some examples of HIT exercises are PUSHUPS, RUSSIAN TWISTS, KETTLEBELL SWINGS, and MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS. HIT exercises are always high energy, and more AEROBIC than ANAEROBIC.
What is Calisthenics ?
Calisthenics is a form of exercise that uses a persons body weight and doesn’t require any equipment like machines or dumbbells. However, exercises such as the all-important PULLUPS (for development of the BACK) are classed as CALISTHENICS and a fixed bar is used to pull the body up from the floor while gripping the bar above your head. Other examples of CALISTHENICS are CRUNCHES, PUSHUPS and SITUPS. CALISTHENICS is considered to have many health benefits by medical science.
What is the difference between AEROBICS and ANAEROBICS ?
AEROBICS exercises tend to work the cardiovascular system in a sustained and repetitive way, such as cycling, jogging, running and swimming. ANAEROBICS exercises are more to do with strength training using heavy weights to do shorter bursts of high powered movements (often without breathing much).
What is a Stress Fracture ?
What is the difference between a Pronated Grip and a Supinated Grip ?