Health Club: Glossary of Terms

Aerobic: activity that involves oxygen

Anaerobic: activity that uses anaerobic metabolism to build muscle

Body Composition: percent of bone, fat and muscle in the body.

Sauna: room for heat sessions.

Calorie: unit of energy.

Carbohydrates: nutrients for the body that include fiber, sugar and starch.

Diet: amount of food consumed.

Fats: type of food that is a source of energy.

Strength Training: exercise that uses resistance to build muscle.

Weights: equipment to build muscle.