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hypertrophy /hy-PER-truh-fee/
noun
the growth of muscle tissue that makes muscles larger
"After months of heavy lifting, he noticed real hypertrophy in his shoulders."
plyometrics /plai-uh-MET-riks/
noun
jump-based exercises that develop explosive power
"Her coach added plyometrics like box jumps to sharpen her sprint starts."
proprioception /PROH-pree-uh-SEP-shun/
noun
the body's sense of where it is in space
"Balance-board drills improve proprioception and help prevent ankle injuries."
ergogenic /ur-guh-JEN-ik/
adjective
intended to improve physical performance
"Caffeine is one of the few supplements with proven ergogenic effects."
taper /TAY-pur/
verb
to gradually reduce training before a competition
"She will taper her mileage in the final two weeks before the marathon."
deload /dee-LOHD/
verb
to train lighter for a short period to allow recovery
"After three heavy weeks, he plans to deload with easy sessions."
calisthenics /kal-iss-THEN-iks/
noun
exercises using only body weight, such as push-ups
"Calisthenics like pull-ups and dips built his upper-body strength."
macrocycle /MAK-roh-SAI-kul/
noun
a long-term training plan lasting several months
"His coach mapped the whole season as one twelve-week macrocycle."
neuromuscular /noo-roh-MUSS-kyoo-lur/
adjective
relating to the connection between nerves and muscles
"Sprint training creates powerful neuromuscular adaptations."
eustress /YOO-stress/
noun
positive stress that motivates and improves performance
"The buzz before a race is eustress, not anxiety."
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πGrammar: 3B: Articles - a / an, the, no article
Use **a / an** the first time you mention a singular countable noun. It says what kind of thing it is, not which one. Her coach wrote **a** macrocycle for the season.
The same **a / an** appears in **What ...!** exclamations and frequency phrases. What **a** neuromuscular performance that was! She lifts four times **a** week.
Switch to **the** once the noun is already mentioned or clearly identified. She wrote **a** macrocycle. **The** macrocycle peaks in June.
**The** also marks the only one, well-known places, and superlatives. **The** sun, **the** gym on Main Street, **the** best ergogen
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