Fitness Glossary V

 



Variable Resistance Strength training equipment where the machine varies amount of weight being lifted to match strength curve for a particular exercise - usually with a cam, lever arm or hydraulic cylinder. Also referred to as "ACCOMMODATING RESISTANCE."

Vascularity Increase in size and number of observable veins. Highly desirable in bodybuilding.

VO2 MAX The maximum amount of oxygen a person can utilize per minute of work. Often written down as an evaluation of a persons cardiovascular efficiency.


 

 

 

 
 
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