Glossary of Terms

Abduction

Movement in which a limb moves away from the body.

Adduction

Movement in which a limb is brought closer to the body.

Agonist Muscles

Cause a movement.

Antagonist Muscles

Resist a movement.

Bodyweight Training

Strength training that uses one's own body weight as the resistance.

Core

All of the muscles that support and surround the lumbar spine including muscles of the lower back, pelvic floor and abdominals. The core provides a stable platform from which to launch all of the body's movements, by stabilizing the spine.

Extension

To increase joint angle (lengthen/extend).

Flexion

To decrease joint angle (bend).

Frontal Plane

Divides the body in half into front and back sections. Includes side-to-side movements such as a side lunge or jumping jack.

Functional Training

Exercises that involve training the body for the activities performed in daily life (source: Wikipedia.com).

Neutralizer Muscles

Prevent undesired movement.

Planar Training Method

A training method in which a workout equally incorporates all major muscle groups and equally uses all planes of motion.

Sagittal Plane

Divides the body into the right and left halves. Includes forward and backward movements such as a forward lunge or bicep curl.

Stabilizer Muscles

Fixate an area so another movement can occur.

Synergist Muscles

Assist another muscle.

Suspension Training

Uses a suspended device to use one's own body weight and gravity to perform multi-planar, compound exercise movements that develop strength, balance, flexibility, and joint stability simultaneously.

Transverse Plane

Divides the body in half by the upper and lower body sections. Includes rotational movements such as twisting, as well as movements in a horizontal position like a bench press.