Fitness trail
Fitness trail
A Fitness trail (== Template:IPA ==
The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.
Etymology
The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.
Related Terms
- Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
- Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
- Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
- Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fitness trail
- Wikipedia's article - Fitness trail
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Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski), also known as a Parcourse or Exercise trail, is a designated path or course equipped with specific stations where individuals can perform physical exercises. The concept originated in Switzerland in the late 1960s and has since spread globally.
Etymology
The term "Fitness trail" is a combination of the words "fitness", derived from the Old English fit meaning "in good health", and "trail", from the Old French traille meaning "track or path". The term "Parcourse" is a blend of the French words parcours, meaning "course", and parc, meaning "park".
Description
A Fitness trail typically consists of a series of exercise stations distributed along a path or trail. These stations are designed to work different areas of the body, promoting overall fitness and health. The exercises can range from simple stretches to more complex activities such as pull-ups, sit-ups, and balance beams. The trail is often located in a natural environment, such as a park or forest, to provide a pleasant and motivating setting for exercise.
Related Terms
- Exercise station: A designated area along a fitness trail where a specific exercise is performed.
- Parcourse: Another term for a fitness trail, originating from Switzerland.
- Outdoor gym: A collection of outdoor exercise equipment, similar to the stations found on a fitness trail.
- Green gym: A scheme that combines physical exercise with work on environmental projects. This can be seen as a more community-focused version of a fitness trail.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fitness trail
- Wikipedia's article - Fitness trail
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski