Glossary

The fitness terms, made plain.

Clear, no-jargon definitions of the training and nutrition terms you keep hearing — each with a one-sentence answer, a worked example, and a link to the exercise or tool that shows it in action.

By topic

Browse by theme.

Training

Overload, volume, reps, sets, RPE and more.

Nutrition

TDEE, macros, surplus, deficit, cutting & bulking.

Powerlifting

1RM, Wilks, attempts, the big three.

Recovery

Deloads, DOMS, readiness and sleep.

All terms

The A–Z.

Progressive overload Hypertrophy Strength training Resistance training Repetition (rep)SetVolume1RM (one-rep max)RPEReps in reserve (RIR)DeloadCompound exerciseIsolation exerciseTime under tensionDrop setSupersetTDEEMacrosCalorie surplusCalorie deficitCuttingBulkingMuscle protein synthesisDOMS

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FAQ

Glossary questions.

What is the Nishaana glossary?

A plain-English dictionary of training and nutrition terms. Each entry leads with a one-sentence definition, then explains it with a worked example and links to the exercise, program or tool that demonstrates it.

Are the definitions beginner-friendly?

Yes — they are written for people new to lifting, then go deeper for those who want the detail. No jargon without an explanation.

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