| Apparent Temperature | A combination of temperature and humidity used to determine if it is dangerous to perform physical activity (Also called heat index).
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| Clinical Exercise Test | A test typically administered on a treadmill in which exercise is gradually increased in intensity while the heart is being monitored by an EKG. Symptoms not present at rest, such as an abnormal EKG, may be present in an exercise test.
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| Cool-Down | Light to moderate tapering-off activity after vigorous exercise; often consisting of the same exercises used in the warm-up.
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| Dehydration | Excessive loss of water from the body, usually through perspiration, urination, or evaporation.
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| DOMS | An acronym for delayed onset muscle soreness; a common malady that follows relatively vigorous activity, especially among beginners.
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| Hyperthermia | Excessively high body temperature caused by excessive heat production or impaired heat loss capacity. Heat stroke is an example of a hyperthermic condition.
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| Hyponatremia | A condition caused by excess water intake, sometimes referred to as "water intoxication," that can cause loss of electrolytes, leading to serious medical complications.
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| Hypothermia | Excessively low body temperature (less than 95 degrees Fahrenheit) characterized by uncontrollable shivering, loss of coordination, and mental confusion.
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| PAR-Q | An acronym for Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire; designed to help you determine if you are medically suited to begin an exercise program.
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| RICE | An acronym for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation; a method of treating minor injuries.
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| Warm-Up | Light to moderate activity done prior to the workout. Its purpose is to reduce the risk of injury and soreness and possibly to improve performance in a physical activity.
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| Windchill Factor | An index that uses air temperature and wind speed to determine the chilling effect of the environment on humans.
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