AfterShok Fitness Terms!

Specific Goals must be Specific (ie weight loss, to be faster, quicker, jump higher)
Measurable Training targets should be measurable. (Have a number in mind)
A Adjustable Goals should be adjustable (adapt the program to suit needs)
R Realistic Goals must be realistic
T Targets Training targets should be time based - give yourself time targets
E Exciting Goals should be challenging and exciting
R Recorded Goals should be recorded.

AfterShok Dictionary

Static Stretching - stretch is held for a period of time at a point of mil tension. If a partner or another group of muscles assists this is called "active stretch".

Dynamic Stretching - stretch refers to stretching in motion where an agonist muscle is contracted to stretch an antagonist muscle. This is carried out in a controlled manner in order to minimize the risk of injury.

Ballistic Stretching - bouncing movements caused by momentum or gravity. This type of stretching is usually carried out only by athletes who are familiar with this type of stretching as there is little control of the movement.

Speed - is the ability to move quickly from one point to another and can be improved through muscle coordination.

Power - is a combination of strength and speed and can be developed through plyometric and assistance training.

Agility - is the ability to change direction with speed.

Balance - is the ability to maintain equilibrium at all times. Proprioceptors in the body give information to the brain.

Coordination - is the ability to move the limbs precisely in particular direction.

Motivation - derived from the Latin word "move" and can be defined as "the internal mechanism and the external stimuli that arouse and direct our behaviour.

Core - the center of the universe - your mid section, lower abs and lower back.

Flexibility - is the ability to move a joint through its complete range of motion.

Gait Cycle - the process of walking and running.