| Term | Definition |
| cardiovascular | having to do with the heart and blood vessels |
| relay | a team race in which each runner goes part of the total distance |
| marathon | a long race or contest |
| triathlon | a race with three parts: running, swimming, bicycling |
| decathlon | a contest consisting of ten track and fiel events |
| aerobics | exercises that help the body use oxygen efficiently |
| regimen | a routine, as a diet or exercise, that is strictly followed |
| cross-training | using a variety of physical activities to promote fitness |
| endurance | power to stand something without giving out |
| stamina | physical or moral strength to resist or withstand hardship |