| 1 Rep Max | maximum of weight that can be lifted for one rep of an exercise; often abbreviated as 1RM |
| Anabolic | synthesis of more complex substances from simpler substances |
| Atrophy | decrease in muscular size |
| Catabolic | breakdown of complex substances into simpler substances |
| Circuit Training | group of exercises performed sequentially with minimal to no rest between exercises; typically one rotation through all of the exercises is one set |
| Compound Exercise | exercise that works two or more joints |
| Compound Set | two exercises performed sequentially usually stressing the same muscle group |
| Endurance | ability to produce force over an extended period while resisting fatigue |
| Hypertrophy | increase in muscular size |
| Isolation Exercise | exercise that works a single joint |
| Power | application of maximal force in shortest amount of time |
| Rep | short for repetition; one movement of an exercise through complete range of motion |
| Set | group of consecutive reps before a specified rest period |
| Strength | ability to overcome resistance |
| Superset | Two exercises performed sequentially usually stressing opposing muscle groups |
| Volume | calculated by multiplying weight x sets x reps; measure of total weight lifted in a workout |
