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BENCH STEP [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-03-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- step-up
1, record 1, English, step%2Dup
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- bench step-up 2, record 1, English, bench%20step%2Dup
correct
- bench step 3, record 1, English, bench%20step
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A bodybuilding exercise performed by completing the following movements: standing facing a bench or a step, slowly step up onto it and then return to the ground, using the strength of only one leg throughout the exercise. 4, record 1, English, - step%2Dup
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This exercise targets the quadriceps, the hamstrings and the gluteus muscles. It can be done with dumbbells, a barbell or no weight. 4, record 1, English, - step%2Dup
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- montée sur banc
1, record 1, French, mont%C3%A9e%20sur%20banc
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- montée sur marche 2, record 1, French, mont%C3%A9e%20sur%20marche
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Exercice de musculation qui s'exécute en effectuant les mouvements suivants : debout face à un banc ou une marche, montez lentement sur le banc puis retournez au sol, en ne vous servant que d'une jambe pour forcer tout au long de l'exercice. 3, record 1, French, - mont%C3%A9e%20sur%20banc
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cet exercice sollicite les quadriceps, les ischio-jambiers et les grands fessiers. Il peut s'exécuter sans poids, avec des haltères ou avec une barre. 3, record 1, French, - mont%C3%A9e%20sur%20banc
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-01-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- bench step 1, record 2, English, bench%20step
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- step class 2, record 2, English, step%20class
- bench-stepping class 3, record 2, English, bench%2Dstepping%20class
- bench step aerobics 4, record 2, English, bench%20step%20aerobics
- step aerobics 5, record 2, English, step%20aerobics
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of aerobics class in which participants step up and down on, and around, their own individual "steps" or "benches", working both upper and lower body muscles. 6, record 2, English, - bench%20step
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The step class follows a different format than a traditional aerobic class. The cardiovascular section is extended up to about 35 minutes in a 60 minute class. 2, record 2, English, - bench%20step
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Bench-stepping classes have also become very popular. The cadence is usually slower than regular aerobic dance classes, and the easy routines are appealing to those frustrated with the more intricate steps used in aerobic dance classes. 3, record 2, English, - bench%20step
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Stepping up: combinations and variations for Bench Step Aerobics. Challenge yourself! Develop new combinations to try out in your class. 4, record 2, English, - bench%20step
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 CONT
Our nationally certified ... team of instructors will ... guide you through ... classes, including "bench step", "super circuit", and "aquafit". 7, record 2, English, - bench%20step
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 5 CONT
the "step" or "bench" is 1 1/2 feet wide by 3 feet long, and is adjustable in height (4 to 12 inches), according to the fitness level of the participant. 6, record 2, English, - bench%20step
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- séance de step
1, record 2, French, s%C3%A9ance%20de%20step
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- danse aérobique avec marche sur escaliers 2, record 2, French, danse%20a%C3%A9robique%20avec%20marche%20sur%20escaliers
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cours d'aérobie où les participants montent et descendent de leur propre "marche" ou "banc", travaillant les muscles du haut et du bas du corps. 3, record 2, French, - s%C3%A9ance%20de%20step
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
la période de mise en forme des jambes est raccourcie ou même éliminée dans les séances de step. 4, record 2, French, - s%C3%A9ance%20de%20step
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
À pas cadencés : combinaisons et variations en danse aérobique avec marche sur escaliers. Relevez le défi! Élaborez de nouvelles combinaisons à l'essai dans votre classe. 2, record 2, French, - s%C3%A9ance%20de%20step
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"step" est un anglicisme mais il semble être le terme le plus utilisé dans la langue courante. 3, record 2, French, - s%C3%A9ance%20de%20step
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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