Glossary Terms

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Cardiovascular Testing & Training

A stress test usually involves walking on a treadmill or riding a stationary bike your heart rhythm, blood pressure and breathing are monitored. An alternative method of cardiac testing is through the use of a drug that mimics the effects of exercise.

Cellulite Toning and Contouring

Using non-invasive approach, cellulite toning and contouring helps to shed excess pounds while tightening the skin and shaping the body.

Chakras

Ancient Indian and Eastern belief that there are seven energy centers in the body, the crown, brow, throat, heart, solar plexus, sacral and root chakras. It is believed working with the chakras can help physical, mental and spiritual health.

Challenge Activities (Ropes Course)

A series of activities, sometimes on or close to the ground and sometimes built on utility poles or trees. Each activity has established goals and objectives to create focus and a deliberate set of outcomes.

Champissage

Champi, Indian Head Massage

Channeling

The art of receiving information, often while in a trance state, from a source, usually someone no longer alive.

Chi (Qi) Gong

A Chinese system of breathing exercises, body postures and movements, and mental concentration, intended to maintain good health and control the flow of vital energy.

Chi Nei Tsang

A Taoist system of abdominal massage that focuses on the navel center of the body.

Chiropractic

The realignment of the spine and bone/body mechanics in order to relieve backache and postural problems.

Circuit Training (Weight Work Training)

The blending of aerobics and high-energy workout with weight-resistance equipment such as that produced by Nautilus, Klesser, or Universal.

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