Aouita, Said - The dominant middle-distance runner of the 1980s, Aouita won the 5000-meter gold in Los Angeles. He also set world records at 1500m, 2000m, 3000m and 5000m. In 1992 the "old lion" then set a indoor world record of 7.36,66 for 3000m.
Bodybuilding - A type of weight training applied in con-junction with sound nutritional practices to alter the shape or form of one's body. In the context of this book, bodybuilding is a competitive sport nationally and inter-nationally in both amateur and professional categories for men, women, and mixed pairs. However, a majority of individuals use bodybuilding methods merely to lose excess body fat or build up a too thin part of the body.
Forced Reps - Forced reps are a frequently used method of extending a set past the point of failure to induce greater gains in muscle mass and quality. With forced reps, a training partner pulls upward on the bar just enough for you to grind out two or three reps past the failure thresh-old.
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
Isokinetic Exercise - Isotonic exercise in which there is ACCOMMODATING RESISTANCE. Also refers to constant speed. Nautilus and Cybex are two types of isokinetic machines, where machine varies amount of resistance being lifted to match force curve developed by the muscle.
Knee Wraps - Elastic strips about 3«" wide used to wrap knees for better support when performing squats, dead lifts, etc.
Lean Body Mass - the percentage of muscles in the tissue
Sticking Point - A stalling of bodybuilding progress. Also that point in a movement at which you fail to continue the upward momentum of the bar.
