Balanced Diet - one that includes all the essential nutrients in appropriate amounts

Inflammatory Bowel Disease - chronic condition causing inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract

Lock Out - Partial repetition of an exercise by pushing the weight through only last few inches of movement.

Omega-9 - An essential fatty acid that has neutral effects on hormone production, i.e. does not produce "good" or "bad" eicosanoids.

Power Lifts - Three movements used in powerlifting competition - the squat, bench press and dead lift.

Registered Dietitian - a person who has graduated from college or university after completing a course of study accredited by the American Dietetic Association (ADA).

Saturated Fats - Unhealthy fats found in most animal products and tropical oils. With a high proportion of hydrogen atoms, they are solid at room temperature and are converted to cholesterol in the body.

Shoes - Shoes act to stabilize your balance and improve your balance in training. The design of shoes varies depending on their use, whether it is for running, or outdoor recreational activities, or simply day to day wear. The main quality of shoes, no matter which you choose, is support. Solid, thick soled shoes with good arch support are the best you can choose.

Squires, Bill - Distance running coach, Squires worked with Bill Rodgers and others on the Boston running scene.

Thugwane, Josia - South African hero that won the 1996 Olympic Marathon.

Traps - Abbreviation for trapezius muscles, the largest muscles of the back and neck that draw head backward and rotate scapula.

Warm-up - The 10-15-minute session of light calisthenics, aerobic exercise, and stretching taken prior to handling heavy bodybuilding training movements. A good warm-up helps to prevent injuries and actually allows you to get more out of your training than if you went into a workout totally cold.

Weight - The same as poundage or resistance.