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Karvonen Formula-The calculation of determining training heart rate by adding a given percentage of the maximal heart rate reserve to the resting heart rate.
Ketones-Compounds produced in the body from the breakdown of fat. This occurs when there isn’t sufficient
carbohydrate stores for energy. Ketones can cause weakness, nausea, dehydration, and extra stress on kidneys.
Kidney failure-The inability of the kidneys to adequately remove wastes from the bloodstream, which can result in severe metabolic imbalances.
Kinesiolog-The study of mechanical principles and anatomy relating to human movement.
Kinesthetic Awareness-The ability to sense the extent, direction, or weight of movement. An individual’s ability to feel where his/her body is in relation to space.
Klinefelter's Syndrome-An inherited abnormality of the sex chromosomes occurring in males.
Kyphosis-An exaggerated convex curvature in the thoracic region of the spine, causing a hunching of the back.
Sometimes called a humpback.
Kyphotic curve-Outward curve of the spine.
Kneading-A massage movement, in which the hands alternately and rhythmically lift squeeze, and release the soft tissues; used for muscular relaxation and increasing circulation in the tissues.