Glossary

The plain-language terms.

A controlled mobility warm-up

Definitions are kept short so you can get back to the movement you are reading about.

Bracing

A deliberate amount of trunk tension used to organize the torso during movement.

Conditioning

A broad term for training that organizes repeated work and recovery.

Hinge

A movement pattern in which the hips travel back while the torso inclines.

Mobility

Controlled movement through a range that you can manage.

Progressive overload

A gradual increase in training demand over time.

Range of motion

The path or distance through which a joint or body segment moves during an exercise.

Repetition

One completed cycle of an exercise movement.

Set

A group of repetitions or a defined work period.

Warm-up

A short preparation period using easier or related movements before training.