Anaerobic and aerobic exercise

• lactic acid: waste product from anaerobic exercise
• oxygen dept: temporary oxygen shortage in the body due to strenuous exercise
• EPOC: increased rate of oxygen intake following strenuous activity
• nausea: feeling of sickness during or after exercise
• DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness): the pain felt in the days following intense exercise
• cramp: involuntary contraction of a muscle
• cool down: undertaken after exercise to speed up recovery
• rehydration: replacing lost water, minerals and carbohydrates during and after exercise
• ice baths: immersion in cold water to speed up recovery from exercise
• massage: the rubbing and kneading of muscles and joints with hands
• hypertrophy: increase in size of muscles due to long term exercise
• bradycardia: lowered resting heart rate due to long term exercise