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WALKING PART [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-07-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Hygiene and Health
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity
1, record 1, English, vigorous%20intermittent%20lifestyle%20physical%20activity
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- VILPA 1, record 1, English, VILPA
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
VILPA refers to brief and sporadic(for example, up to 1 or up to 2 min [minutes] long) bouts of vigorous-intensity physical activity done as part of daily living, such as bursts of very fast walking while commuting to work or moving from place to place, or stair climbing. 2, record 1, English, - vigorous%20intermittent%20lifestyle%20physical%20activity
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Hygiène et santé
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- activité physique intermittente et à intensité élevée de la vie quotidienne
1, record 1, French, activit%C3%A9%20physique%20intermittente%20et%20%C3%A0%20intensit%C3%A9%20%C3%A9lev%C3%A9e%20de%20la%20vie%20quotidienne
proposal, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-03-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Muscles and Tendons
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- gastrocnemius muscle
1, record 2, English, gastrocnemius%20muscle
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- gastrocnemius 2, record 2, English, gastrocnemius
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The gastrocnemius is the most superficial muscle in the posterior compartment [of the leg] and forms the proximal, most prominent part of the calf.... Main action : plantarflexes ankle when knee is extended; raises heel during walking; flexes leg at knee joint. 3, record 2, English, - gastrocnemius%20muscle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
musculus gastrocnemius: Terminologia Anatomica (international anatomical terminology adopted by the Federative Committee on Anatomical Terminology). 4, record 2, English, - gastrocnemius%20muscle
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Muscles et tendons
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- muscle gastrocnémien
1, record 2, French, muscle%20gastrocn%C3%A9mien
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- muscles jumeaux 2, record 2, French, muscles%20jumeaux
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Muscle large, épais et oval qui occupe la partie superficielle de la face postérieure de la jambe et permet l'extension du pied et l'élévation du talon. 3, record 2, French, - muscle%20gastrocn%C3%A9mien
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Muscle essentiel pour la marche. 3, record 2, French, - muscle%20gastrocn%C3%A9mien
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
musculus gastrocnemius : Terminologia Anatomica (terminologie internationale adoptée par le Federative Committee on Anatomical Terminology). 3, record 2, French, - muscle%20gastrocn%C3%A9mien
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-01-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Office Equipment and Supplies
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- huddle board
1, record 3, English, huddle%20board
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- visual shop board 2, record 3, English, visual%20shop%20board
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The huddle is a “timed” 5 minute meeting each day. The huddle is a concept in the lean manufacturing process. Every department has their own huddle board in which employees are encouraged to post suggestions. 1, record 3, English, - huddle%20board
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
In the fall of 2012, the Site Maintenance Managers and Supervisors were invited to take part in a workshop to generate ideas to maximize “start of the day” and “end of the day” shop time. The group generated several ideas including the suggestion of “Visual Shop Boards”, otherwise known as “huddle” boards. These boards are used across multiple industries from software development to manufacturing, health care and other government agencies. They provide a structured focus to meetings, create ownership by engaging teams, and provide transparency on the team's performance to anyone walking through the facility or building. 2, record 3, English, - huddle%20board
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et fournitures de bureau
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- babillard de caucus
1, record 3, French, babillard%20de%20caucus
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Des caucus d’une durée de 5 à 10 minutes ont lieu quotidiennement dans chaque service au début de chaque quart de travail. Le caucus est un concept lié à la production à valeur ajoutée. Chaque service de l’entreprise compte un babillard de caucus et on encourage les employés à y afficher leurs suggestions. 1, record 3, French, - babillard%20de%20caucus
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-01-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Nordic pole walking
1, record 4, English, Nordic%20pole%20walking
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- NPW 2, record 4, English, NPW
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Nordic walking 3, record 4, English, Nordic%20walking
correct
- urban poling 4, record 4, English, urban%20poling
correct
- pole walking 2, record 4, English, pole%20walking
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nordic pole walking is a low-impact exercise that can be done by nearly anyone. It works 90% of your muscles and burns up to 46% more calories than regular walking.... Nordic pole walking originated in Finland and dates back to the early part of the 20th century. To stay in great physical condition all year long, cross-country skiers used their ski poles during the warmer months as their off-season training. 5, record 4, English, - Nordic%20pole%20walking
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- marche nordique
1, record 4, French, marche%20nordique
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] technique d’entraînement qui permet d’activer le haut du corps et de travailler, avec la technique finlandaise, [près de] 90 % de vos muscles [...] 2, record 4, French, - marche%20nordique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le principe est simple : il s’agit d’accentuer le mouvement naturel des bras pendant la marche et de propulser le corps vers l’avant à l’aide des bâtons qui permettent d’aller plus vite et plus loin. L’ensemble du corps entre en action et la dépense d’énergie est accrue. La marche nordique permet de brûler près de 40 % de plus de calories que la marche traditionnelle. 3, record 4, French, - marche%20nordique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-03-06
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- electrobasograph
1, record 5, English, electrobasograph
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An apparatus for recording the duration of weight bearing on the respective part while walking, i. e., a record of the gait. 1, record 5, English, - electrobasograph
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- électrobasographe
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9lectrobasographe
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil servant à enregistrer la durée de l'appui exercé sur chaque membre pendant la marche. 1, record 5, French, - %C3%A9lectrobasographe
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-12-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Muscles and Tendons
- Animal Anatomy
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- soleus muscle
1, record 6, English, soleus%20muscle
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In humans and some other mammals, the soleus is a powerful muscle in the back part of the lower leg(the calf). It runs from just below the knee to the heel, and is involved in standing and walking. It is closely connected to the gastrocnemius muscle and some anatomists consider them to be a single muscle, the triceps surae. 2, record 6, English, - soleus%20muscle
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Muscles et tendons
- Anatomie animale
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- muscle soléaire
1, record 6, French, muscle%20sol%C3%A9aire
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-08-10
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Names of Events
- General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Super Cities Walk for MS
1, record 7, English, Super%20Cities%20Walk%20for%20MS
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Super Cities WALK for MS is the MS Society's largest pledge-based fundraising event with over 70, 000 participants and volunteers taking part in 160 locations across Canada in the spring and early fall. The 5 and 10 km walking event is unique in the world of fundraising events because there is always a wheel-chair accessible route. It s an important consideration especially for those who have multiple sclerosis. Common symptoms of MS include numbness, extreme fatigue and loss of balance. 1, record 7, English, - Super%20Cities%20Walk%20for%20MS
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Super Cities Walk for Multiple Sclerosis
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
- Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Marche de l'eSPoir
1, record 7, French, Marche%20de%20l%27eSPoir
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Marche de l'eSPoir est le plus grand événement basé sur la collecte de dons de la Société de la SP, comptant plus de 70 000 participants et bénévoles répartis dans 160 régions du pays. Elle a lieu au printemps et au début de l'automne. Proposant des parcours de 5 km et de 10 km, la Marche de l'eSPoir s'avère unique dans le monde des événements de collecte de fonds parce qu'elle offre toujours un itinéraire praticable en fauteuil roulant. Il s'agit là d'un avantage très apprécié des personnes atteintes de sclérose en plaques. Les symptômes courants de cette maladie comprennent des engourdissements, une extrême fatigabilité et des troubles de l'équilibre. 1, record 7, French, - Marche%20de%20l%27eSPoir
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2005-09-20
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- wreath laying
1, record 8, English, wreath%20laying
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Wreaths may or may not be part of a commemorative service, though they are very common for ceremonies on November 11. During the wreath laying, appropriate music may be played, such as "Abide with Me" or "O Valiant Hearts. "The wreath is usually carried by someone walking alongside the person who is to lay the wreath. The two approach, briefly pause, exchange the wreath, place it(often on a stand), step back, pause for a moment(military personnel will salute), turn to the right and walk off. Protocol dictates the order in which the wreaths will be laid. 1, record 8, English, - wreath%20laying
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- dépôt de couronnes
1, record 8, French, d%C3%A9p%C3%B4t%20de%20couronnes
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bien qu'elles soient courantes lors des cérémonies commémoratives du 11 novembre, les couronnes ne sont pas essentielles. Pendant le dépôt des couronnes, on joue de la musique de circonstance, comme «Hymnes du Souvenir» ou «Toute Ma Vie». En général, la couronne est portée par une personne marchant à côté de la personne qui déposera la couronne. Les deux s'approchent, font une courte pause, échangent la couronne, la placent (souvent sur un support), reculent, font une pause (le personnel militaire saluera), tournent à droite et s'en vont. Le protocole dicte l'ordre dans lequel les couronnes seront déposées. 1, record 8, French, - d%C3%A9p%C3%B4t%20de%20couronnes
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2003-03-17
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Transportation
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- short distance journey
1, record 9, English, short%20distance%20journey
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- short-distance journey 2, record 9, English, short%2Ddistance%20journey
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Short distance journeys are those which it is reasonable to assume the majority of people could undertake by non-motorized modes, and are likely to be in the region of up to 2 miles (3 km) for walking and 5 miles (8 km) for cycling, depending upon local circumstances and topography. 3, record 9, English, - short%20distance%20journey
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Walking in Towns and Cities.... The Association is committed firmly to the delivery of an integrated transport policy, in which walking plays an important part. In urban areas a return to walking for more short distance journeys would give substantial health and environmental benefits and help authorities meet their congestion and air quality targets. 4, record 9, English, - short%20distance%20journey
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Transports
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- trajet de courte distance
1, record 9, French, trajet%20de%20courte%20distance
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] la mobilité piétonne apparaît comme le complément indispensable des autres facteurs de mobilité, mais aussi comme l'un des éléments de la convivialité de la ville et de l'attractivité de ses centres animés. La valorisation de la mobilité piétonne, pour les trajets de courte distance, impose un ensemble de mesures de requalification de l'espace urbain, et plus particulièrement des zones piétonnes et des trottoirs. 2, record 9, French, - trajet%20de%20courte%20distance
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Réhabiliter les trajets de courte distance en ville et reconquérir l'espace urbain est aussi nécessaire : aujourd'hui, un Français sur deux habite en zone périurbaine. L'espace péri-urbain, chaotique, peu peuplé et fortement spécialisé est devenu le terrain d'élection de l'automobile. Il faut revenir à plus de diversité dans ces périphéries et assurer leur équipement à travers une coopération intercommunale renforcée. 3, record 9, French, - trajet%20de%20courte%20distance
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Les transports urbains. [...] Le rôle de la marche à pied. Le champ d'action de la marche à pied est évidemment restreint aux trajets de courte distance, qu'il s'agisse de liaisons de bout en bout ou de trajets terminaux suivis, ou précédés, de l'utilisation d'autres moyens de transports. 4, record 9, French, - trajet%20de%20courte%20distance
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1986-08-20
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names
- Theatre and Opera
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- walk-on
1, record 10, English, walk%2Don
noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- walking part 2, record 10, English, walking%20part
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois
- Théâtre et Opéra
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- rôle de figurant
1, record 10, French, r%C3%B4le%20de%20figurant
proposal, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- rôle de figurante 2, record 10, French, r%C3%B4le%20de%20figurante
masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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