Glossary / Glossary
Fitness, biomechanics, MIDA, nutrition and AI terms explained.
Amino Acids
NutritionAmino acids — building blocks of proteins, including essential (EAA).
EN: Amino Acids
BCAA
NutritionBranched-Chain Amino Acids
Branched-chain amino acids: leucine, isoleucine, valine.
EN: BCAA
BMR
NutritionBasal Metabolic Rate
Basal metabolic rate — energy expenditure at rest sustaining life.
EN: BMR
Creatine
NutritionCreatine — supplement boosting phosphocreatine stores and short-effort strength.
EN: Creatine
EPOC
NutritionExcess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption
Excess post-exercise oxygen consumption — extra energy expenditure after exercise.
EN: EPOC
Macros
NutritionMacronutrients
Macronutrients — protein, fat and carbohydrate making up calorie intake.
EN: Macros
TDEE
NutritionTotal Daily Energy Expenditure
Total daily energy expenditure — the basis for calculating calorie intake.
EN: TDEE