Athletic Training Terms

verb to rub a liquid into the skin to relieve pain or stiffness

• The doctor recommended that I embrocate the ointment on my sore muscles.
• I always embrocate this cream on my skin for a smooth finish.
• I saw her embrocate that lotion like there was no tomorrow.
• He tried to embrocate his way out of trouble by offering excuses.

noun the ability to withstand hardship or adversity; the ability to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity

• The athlete displayed incredible endurance during the marathon, finishing in first place.
• I don't know how she has the endurance to work two jobs and still have energy to go out with friends.
• My endurance was totally shot after that intense workout, I could barely walk!
• Endurance is like a muscle, the more you work on it, the stronger it becomes in facing life's challenges.

verb to suffer patiently; to tolerate; to undergo or experience

• The soldiers had to endure harsh conditions during their training.
• I don't know how she can endure his constant complaining.
• I can't endure this heat anymore, it's killing me.
• She had to endure the pain of losing her best friend.

adjective adjective describes a noun or pronoun by giving more information about their qualities, characteristics, or features. In this case, 'harsh' describes something that is severe, rough, or unpleasant.

• The judge gave a harsh sentence to the criminal.
• My mom can be pretty harsh when I don't clean my room.
• The teacher's grading was so harsh, I barely passed the test.
• The harsh reality of the situation hit me hard.

noun a period of relaxation or sleep

verb to cease work or movement in order to relax, refresh, or recover strength

adjective remaining or leftover

adverb to a great extent or degree

• After a long day of work, it is important to take time to rest and recharge.
• Let's just chill and rest for a bit before we head out again.
• I'm just gonna crash and rest up before the party tonight.
• The old tree stood tall, its branches at rest after a long season of bearing fruit.

noun a feeling of pain or discomfort

adjective causing or affected by physical pain or discomfort

• After the accident, he complained of a sore back and neck.
• I can't go to the gym today, my muscles are too sore from yesterday's workout.
• I can't believe how sore I am after that intense hike!
• Her heart was sore after the breakup, but she knew she would heal in time.

noun the act of jumping or leaping over something

adjective relating to or resembling a vault

• The gymnast displayed impressive vaulting skills during the competition.
• Did you see that crazy vaulting move she just did?
• That vaulting trick was lit!
• His ambition was vaulting, reaching for goals beyond anyone's expectations.

noun a person who displays great stamina and perseverance in enduring difficult situations or activities

• The endurance artist completed a 24-hour performance piece at the art gallery.
• I heard that the endurance artist is going to attempt a new challenge next week.
• That endurance artist is a total badass, pushing their limits every day.
• In the world of business, she is like an endurance artist, constantly pushing through challenges to reach her goals.

noun a sport in which a skier goes down a take-off ramp and jumps as far as possible before landing on a steeply sloped landing hill

• Ski jumping is a popular winter sport that requires skill and precision.
• I love watching ski jumping competitions on TV, it's so exciting!
• Those ski jumpers are really sending it off the hill today!
• In life, sometimes you just have to take a leap of faith like in ski jumping.

noun the ability of the brain to adapt and change throughout a person's life

• Neuroplasticity refers to the brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections.
• Did you know that neuroplasticity allows our brains to adapt and change throughout our lives?
• Our brains have some serious neuroplasticity going on, constantly rewiring themselves.
• Just like a muscle, the brain's neuroplasticity can be strengthened through mental exercises.