Body-Fat Percentage - The total percentage of fat weight in an individual's physique.
Cram, Steve - Silver medalist in the 1984 Olympic 1500m, behind Sebastian Coe. Cram set three world records in 20 days in 1985: the 1500m (3.29,67); the mile (3.46,31); and the 2000m (4.51,39).
Diet - A regulated selection of foods, as for medical reasons or cosmetic weight loss.
Endocrine System - The network of ductless glands and other structures that elaborate and secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream, affecting the function of specific target organs. Glands of the endocrine system include the thyroid and the parathyroid, the anterior pituitary, and the posterior pituitary, the pancreas, the suprarenal glands, and the gonads.
Insulin - The hormone that drives incoming nutrients into cells for storage. Excess insulin is the cause of weight gain and many degenerative illnesses. It is essential for the proper metabolism of glucose
Isometric Contraction - Isometric contraction is a muscular contraction not accompanied by movement of the joint. The muscle is neither lengthened nor shortened but tension changes can be measured. Due to the lack of visible muscle shortening, there is no movement of the actins. The term "dynamic tension" was used by Charles Atlas to refer to this term.
Lean Body Mass - the percentage of muscles in the tissue
Registered Dietitian - a person who has graduated from college or university after completing a course of study accredited by the American Dietetic Association (ADA).
