ligamento

ligamento

A flexible, non-elastic tissue that connects bone to bone. For example, the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of the knee connects the kneecap to the femur (thigh) and the tibia (shin). Ligament injuries can be sprains or tears.

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ligamentos

Biology; General

Dense parallel bundles of connective tissue that strengthen joints and hold the bones in place.

flexibilidad

Fitness; Workouts

Being able to move easily for daily activity and exercise without tightness, soreness, or injury. A tight muscle is a weak muscle.

glucosa

Fitness; Workouts

A sugar, the usual form in which carbohydrates are assimilated by the body.

glucógeno

Fitness; Workouts

The form carbohydrates take when stored in the muscles.

intervalos

Fitness; Workouts

Speed workouts, usually run on a track, with distances and target paces decided before you run. They typically consist of relatively short sprints of 220 yards to 1 mile ...

kilómetro

Fitness; Workouts

Metric measurement used in athletic events. One K equals 0.62 miles. A 10K race is 6.2 miles, and a 5K is 3.1 miles.

ácido láctico

Fitness; Workouts

A byproduct of anaerobic (or high-intensity) exercise that collects in the muscles and causes soreness, stiffness and fatigue.

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