Table of Contents:
Vocabulary Practice
Exercise 1: Test Yourself
- The torso moves in a special way when running.
- The straddle is a style of high jump.
- Heel spikes are used for better grip.
- Track and field also involves high jump and sprint.
- My new running shoes have better cushioning.
- Heel spikes prevent slipping.
- involve
- western roll
- well-being
- slip
- Her acceleration is incredible.
- pelvis
- After running for 2 hours I got a runners high.
- The high jump doesn't require any special devices.
- The body's momentum has to be transformed into a jump.
- acceleration
- loading
- capable
- The angle of approach is often more important then the take off.
- endurance
- Running is a type of terrestrial locomotion.
- When running muscles generate lactic acid.
- The western roll is a style of high jump.
- terrestrial
- momentum
- starting block
- Running requires great endurance.
- lactic acid
- cushioning
- His pelvis got fractured.
- Watch your centre of gravity.
- She was gasping for breath.
- stride
- centre of gravity
- gasp
- heel spikes
- aid
- Running is good for your well-being.
- take off
- She is capable of finishing the race under five minutes.
- There are seven competitors at the starting blocks.
- The number of strides depends on the speed of your running.
- straddle
- The proper way of running reduces eccentric loading of legs.
- runner's high
- locomotion
- torso