Core: the abs and back muscles that support the spine and stabilize the trunk during arm and leg movements
Cortisol: a hormone produced by your body that primarily regulates your response to stress, and also plays a role in metabolism, blood pressure, sleep, blood sugar levels, inflammation, and immune responses
Duration: the amount of time to hold a stretch or participate in an activity
Glutes: buttocks musclesI
Ikigai: a Japanese concept meaning your life’s purpose, or, literally, your reason to wake up in the morning
Mindfulness: your ability to be aware of your thoughts, feelings, and sensations in the present moment, without judgment
Posture: body alignment; the positioning of your body parts relative to the pull of gravity
Range of Motion (ROM): how far you can move a joint or body part
Rep: 1 repetition or complete movement
Resilience: your ability to adapt to challenges, including physical, mental, and emotional
Set: a specified number of repetitions, followed by a brief rest break
Shinrin-yoku: “forest bathing,” or intentional immersion in nature
Well-being: feeling good and having positive emotions about about an aspect of yourself, such as physical, mental, emotional, or social
Wellness: the practice of tending to the whole self across multiple domains of health, including Body, Mind, and Social
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