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BMI
Body Mass Index, a measure of body fat based on height and weight.
HIIT
High-Intensity Interval Training, a training technique involving intense bursts of exercise followed by short recovery periods.
RM
Repetition Maximum, the maximum amount of weight one can lift for a given number of reps.
DOMS
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, the pain and stiffness felt in muscles several hours to days after strenuous exercise.
RPE
Rate of Perceived Exertion, a scale for measuring the intensity of one's exercise based on how hard you feel you're working.
VO2 Max
Maximal Oxygen Uptake, the maximum rate of oxygen consumption measured during incremental exercise.
AMRAP
As Many Rounds (or Reps) As Possible, a type of workout where you complete as many rounds or reps as you can within a set time frame.
EMOM
Every Minute On the Minute, a workout structure where you perform a specific task at the start of every minute for a set amount of time.
WOD
Workout of the Day, a term used extensively in CrossFit referring to the prescribed exercises for that day.
FITT
Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type, a principle used for exercise planning.
TABATA
A type of high-intensity interval training workout featuring exercises that last four minutes.
TDEE
Total Daily Energy Expenditure, the total number of calories burned in a day.
Plyo
Plyometrics, a type of workout that involves explosive movements to improve muscular power.
BMR
Basal Metabolic Rate, the number of calories required to keep your body functioning at rest.
LISS
Low-Intensity Steady State, a form of cardio exercise where you maintain the same low intensity for a set period.
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