Bar - The steel shaft that forms the basic part of a barbell or dumbbell. These bars are normally about one inch thick, and they are often encased in a revolving metal sleeve.
Bikila, Abebe - Ethiopian great who won the Olympic marathons in both Rome (2:15.16,2, barefoot!) and Tokyo (2:11.11,2) in world record times. Bikila was paralyzed in a car crash in 1969 and died in 1973 of a brain hemorrhage.
Cool Down - If you've done a fast - paced workout, complete the workout with five minutes of slow aerobic activity. This cool down will give your pulse, blood pressure and breathing a chance to slow down. You can also end a weight training session with an easy set using a light weight, or some light stretching.
Cosmeceuticals - Skin care products that contain vital nutrients which combat the damage of free-radicals and reduce inflammation, keeping skin in a youthful condition.
Diet Therapy - treatment of a disease through diet
Rest period - The amount of time you allow between sets and exercises
Tendon - The tough tissue that connects muscles to bones.
Thompson, Ian - Ran a 2:09.12 marathon at the 1974 Commonwealth Games.
