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Abduction
Movement away from the midline of the body
Adduction
Movement towards the midline of the body
Agility
Changing direction at speed
Aerobic exercise
Use of oxygen for the duration of the exercise
Agonist
The muscle that creates movement
Antagonist
The opposite way of agonist
Antagonistic muscle action
Muscles work together to produce movement with one muscle contracting while the other muscle relaxes
Anaerobic exercise
Exercise which does not allow for the predominant usage of oxygen
Articulating bones
Bones that move relative to each other at a joint
Axes
A las me around which the body can turn
Balanced diet
A diet with the right proportions of carbohydrates water proteins minerals fats vitaminas to maintain a good health
Beta blockers
Drug to control heart rhythm and lower blood pressure
Blood vessels
Tubular structures that carry blood around our bodies
Breathing rate
The number of breaths taken in a minute