Glossary

• MMC

  This is an acronym which stands for “mind-muscle connection.” When you concentrate on the muscle you’re working on, you’re more likely to get more impressive results.

• Mirror Muscles

  These are the muscles you typically see when you admire yourself in front of a mirror. The chest and bicep muscles stand out in this regard.

• Miring

  This is a shortened term for admiring. Taking a selfie after a workout at the gym and then posting it on Facebook or Instagram is an example.

• Mind-Muscle Connection

  This refers to the amount of mental focus an individual applies to a specific muscle group during a lift. Experts believe excellent mind-muscle connection allows lifters to break through plateaus and establish PRs.

• Metabolic Equivalents (METs)

  This is the ratio of one’s working metabolic rate to its resting counterpart. METs help determine the intensity of a particular physical activity. For instance, skipping rope has an MET of 12.3.

• Metabolic Conditioning

  Also known as metcon, this type of training focuses on intermediate energy pathways. To achieve this, one must do them at a certain time and intensity. Examples include CrossFit, P90X, and Insanity.

• Mechanical Tension

  This refers to the overloading of muscle fibres through their full range of motion. You can increase mechanical tension by lifting slowly, prolong a range of motion, or maintain tension during the negative phase of a lift.

• Maximum Heart Rate

  This is the maximum number of heartbeats registered in 60 seconds of effort. The formula for maximum heart rate is 220 minus your age. For instance, if you’re 30 years old, your maximum heart rate is 190.

• Max VO2

  Your max VO2 is the maximum amount of oxygen you can use up while exercising. It’s an accurate measure of one’s aerobic or cardiovascular fitness.

• Macros

  This pertains to the three macronutrient groups: carbohydrates, protein, and fats. Maintaining the appropriate balance among your macros is one of the keys in achieving your fitness goals.

• Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL)

  Low-density lipoprotein is called the bad kind of cholesterol because too much of this cholesterol can block your arteries. Physicians have associated high LDL levels with cardiovascular issues which include stroke and heart attack.

• LISS

  This is an acronym for “low-intensity steady state.” Doing activities of this nature such as walking, hiking, or cycling can help fitness enthusiasts (including beginners) achieve their long-term health goals.