251 A Christian Guide to Body Stewardship, Diet and Exercise Anaerobic metabolism: Means of producing energy through the combustion of carbohydrates in the absence of oxygen. Android: Apple-shaped fat distribution mainly around the trunk and upper body, such as the abdomen, chest, shoulder, and neck. Angiogenesis: Physiological process through which new blood vessels are formed from preexisting vessels. Anorexia athletica: A subclinical condition characterized by inappropriate eating behaviors and weight control methods to prevent weight and/or fat gain. Anorexia nervosa: A clinical condition characterized by extreme fear of becoming obese, a distorted body image, and avoidance of food. Antagonist muscle: Most skeletal muscle is arranged in opposing pairs. The contracting muscle is the agonist muscle during an exercise. The antagonist muscle is the opposite (opposing) the agonist muscle. Antioxidant: Substance that removes potentially damaging oxidizing agents in the body. Anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease as a result of an event that is either imminent or uncertain Arousal: The physiological and psychological state of being awoken or of sense organs stimulated to a point of perception. Arousal is important in regulating consciousness, attention, alertness, and processing information. Arthritis: Painful inflammation and/or stiffness of the joints. Assistance exercises: Exercises that recruit smaller muscle areas, involve only one primary joint, and are considered less important to improving sport performance. Balance: The ability to stay upright or stay in control of body movement. There are two types of balance: static and dynamic. Bands: A method of strength training for advanced lifters in which bands are added to the bar to add elastic pressure thereby making the lockout portion of the lift more difficult. Basal metabolic rate (BMR): The rate at which the body uses energy at rest. Used for breathing and to keep vital organs functioning. Basic strength: A method of strength training in which the primary goal is to increase force production. This type of training is generally characterized by training intensities of 90-95% of one-repetition maximum (1RM) and 3-6 reps. Binge eating disorder: A clinical condition characterized by the inability to control what or how much food is being consumed.
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