Adenosine monophosphate (AMP) - An ester, composed of adenine, D - ribose, and phosphoric acid, that affects energy release in work done by a mucle.

Blankers-Koen, Fanny - Winner of 4 golds in the 1948 London Olympics.

Calorie - The amount of energy necessary to raise one liter or water one degree celsius. A bodybuilder's maintenance level of calories can be calculated relatively easily, then either a caloric deficit (to lose body fat), or caloric surplus (to gain muscle mass) can be initiated. The calorie content of most foods are listed on the back of packaging.

Curl-Bar - Cambered bar designed for more comfortable grip and less forearm strain.

HDL (High-density lipoprotein) - Considered "good cholesterol" because it scavenges "bad cholesterol" from the rest of the body and stores it in the liver.

Isolation Exercise - In contrast to a basic exercise, an isolation movement stresses a single muscle group (or sometimes just part of a single muscle) in relative isolation from the remainder of the body. Isolation exercises are good for shaping and defining various muscle groups. For your thighs, squats would be a typical basic movement, while leg extensions would be the equivalent isolation exercise.

Lauridsen, Johannes (1930-) - Danish runner who finished 41st at the 1960 Olympic Marathon, where he ran 2:32.32,2. He won the national title on Cross Country in 1956.

Mass - The relative size of each muscle group, or of the entire physique. As long as you also have a high degree of muscularity and good balance of physical proportions, muscle mass is a highly prized quality among competitive bodybuilders.

Nebiolo, Primo - Iaaf president.

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

Weight - The same as poundage or resistance.

Williams, Todd - United States Olympian in the 10000m at Barcelona in 1992, Williams won the United States Cross Country title in 1991.