253 A Christian Guide to Body Stewardship, Diet and Exercise Circuit training (aka metabolic conditioning): A method of strength training that combines six or more exercises performed with short rest periods between them for either a set number of repetitions or a prescribed amount of time. Cholesterol: Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance found in all cells of the body. The body needs some cholesterol to make hormones, vitamin D, and substances that help in digestion. The body can manufacture all the cholesterol it needs; however, cholesterol can also be found in food (animal products). High levels of cholesterol in the blood can increase the risk of heart disease. Chronic sleep deprivation: The condition of getting insufficient sleep or experiencing sleeplessness over an extended period of time. Circadian biological clock: The 24-hour cycle regulating the timing of certain biological processes like eating, sleeping, and temperature. Complete protein: A protein food source that contains each of the nine essential amino acids. Examples of food sources with complete proteins are red meat, poultry, fish, eggs, milk, cheese, yogurt, and quinoa. Complex carbohydrates: Excess glucose linked together for storage. Compound exercise (aka core exercise): A movement that recruits one or more major muscle groups (e.g., pectoralis major, latissimus dorsi, quadriceps) and involves two or more joints. Compression exercise: An exercise that directly loads the spine thereby causing compression of the intervertebral discs. Compression force (aka compressive force): A force that presses inward on a segment of the spine that causes it to become compacted. Concentric contraction: A type of muscle activation that increases tension on a muscle as it shortens. Conditional amino acids: The six conditional amino acids are arginine, cysteine, glycine, glutamine, proline, and tyrosine. They are considered conditionally essential because their synthesis can be limited under special pathophysiological conditions. Conjugate method: A specific type of non-linear periodization developed by powerlifter and strength coach Louie Simmons. Contractures: A condition of shortening and hardening of muscles, tendons, or other tissue, often leading to deformity and/or rigidity of joints. Cool-down: Easy exercise completed immediately after more intense activity to allow the body to gradually transition to a resting or near-resting state. Coordination: The ability to execute smooth, accurate, and controlled motor responses (movements).
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