Glossary

• BMR

  This is an acronym for basal metabolic rate or the number of calories your body needs to function while at rest. Individuals with more muscle mass typically have a higher BMR.

• BMI

  This is an acronym for body mass index or a person’s weight in kilograms divided by his height in metres squared. Calculating your BMI helps determine if you’re underweight, overweight, or obese.

• Bis

  This is a shortened version of biceps, the anterior part of the upper arm. Your biceps help flex your elbows and rotate your forearms outward.

• Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis

  This refers to a way of measuring body composition using an electric current. The faster the electric current travels, the more fat-free mass an individual has.

• BFR

  This stands for Blood Flow Restriction or occlusion training. Here, you rely on elastic wraps, leg straps, or bands to restrict blood flow to your heart. Instead, your targeted muscle group becomes engorged with blood.

• Besmirch

  When someone besmirches you, he takes you lightly or looks down on you. For example, a fellow lifter may besmirch your ability to do barbell squats.

• Beef Swellington

  This refers to a swollen or enlarged groin area. Physical activities such as team sports, jumping, running, and abrupt movements can cause a strained or swollen groin.

• Beats Per Minute (BPM)

  As the term implies, this refers to the number of heartbeats in any 60-second span. According to cardiologists, the normal resting heart rate is 60 to 100 beats per minute.

• Beasting It Up

  This is similar to being in beast mode: you’re cranking out intense reps at the gym. You’re conquering your workout like never before.

• Beast Mode

  Beast mode is a state when you’re in a zone or fully locked in on your workout routine. Long story short, you’re smashing your workout.

• Baseline Activity

  These are low-intensity activities one does on a daily basis. Examples include walking, standing, and lifting light items. Fitness experts consider people who do baseline activities as inactive.

• Balance Training

  This refers to a combination of static and dynamic exercises which help improve your balance and stability in and out of the fitness centre. An example is walking on an imaginary tightrope.