Exercise Science Glossary

noun the enlargement of an organ or tissue from the increase in size of its cells

• Hypertrophy is the increase in size of an organ or tissue due to the enlargement of its cells.
• If you keep lifting weights, you'll start to see muscle hypertrophy in no time.
• My gains at the gym are all about that hypertrophy life.
• The hypertrophy of bureaucracy in the company led to inefficiency and delays.

noun the process of breathing, which involves inhaling and exhaling air to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide in the body

• Respiration is the process by which living organisms exchange gases with their environment.
• Breathing is a vital part of respiration for all living beings.
• I can't run for long because my respiration is not that great.
• The city's respiration seemed to slow down as the sun set, signaling the end of the day.

noun a term used to describe the combined function of the heart and lungs

adjective relating to or affecting the heart and lungs

• Cardiorespiratory fitness is an important aspect of overall health and wellness.
• Working out regularly can improve your cardiorespiratory endurance.
• I need to get my cardio up so I can keep up with my friends on hikes.
• Her ability to handle stress is like a well-trained cardiorespiratory system.