health
9 terms
Cool-down
🏃Low-intensity activity performed after a hard workout or race to gradually return the body to a resting state and aid recovery.
Dehydration
🩹A harmful reduction in the amount of water in the body, negatively affecting performance and health.
Electrolytes
🩹Essential minerals like sodium, potassium, and magnesium that regulate muscle function and hydration.
Foam Rolling
🏃A form of self-myofascial release (SMR) using a cylindrical tool to apply pressure to muscles, helping to reduce tightness and improve blood flow.
Hyponatremia
🩹A dangerous condition characterized by low sodium levels in the blood, often caused by over-drinking water.
Race Weight
🏆The theoretical ideal weight a runner tries to reach to maximize power-to-weight ratio for a specific race.
Resting Heart Rate (RHR)
🩹The number of times your heart beats per minute while you are at complete rest. A key indicator of aerobic fitness and recovery.
RHR (Resting Heart Rate)
🩹Abbreviation for Resting Heart Rate, a key indicator of cardiovascular fitness and recovery.
Static Stretching
🏃Holding a stretch in a fixed position for a set period (usually 30+ seconds), best performed after a run to improve long-term flexibility.