Sports Performance Enhancement

3 words in this vocabulary list

noun a small tablet or pill containing a stimulant drug, typically used to increase energy or alertness

  • The doctor prescribed a pep pill to help boost the patient's energy levels.
  • I took a pep pill before the big presentation to stay alert and focused.
  • I need to pop a pep pill before hitting the gym to get that extra burst of energy.
  • Listening to upbeat music is like taking a pep pill for my mood.

noun the position assumed by the foot in dorsiflexion

  • Dorsiflexion is the movement of bending the foot upwards at the ankle.
  • You need to work on your dorsiflexion if you want to improve your running form.
  • I can't do those squats properly because my dorsiflexion is terrible.
  • In order to reach new heights in his career, he had to exhibit mental dorsiflexion and stay open to new ideas.

noun the act or process of making something active or operative

adjective relating to the act of making something active or operative

  • The activation of the new software will require a unique code.
  • You need to activate the new app before using it.
  • Hit the activation button to get started with the game.
  • The activation of her passion for painting was evident in her latest masterpiece.