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Glossary of
Terminology
Synonyms and Definitions
Aquatics terminology can
be confusing and misleading. There are often
multiple phrases used that mean roughly the same thing. The following provides
some definitions of words or phrases that have been used in the wetwrap.com web
site that may not be familiar to the viewer. In addition, this page provides a
description of some of the more common
synonyms and categories of words for your assistance.
The
following has been compiled for general educational purposes only and is not
intended to be the official or complete portrayal of a subject.
DEFINITIONS
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Word or Phrase |
Definition |
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Alopecia |
Alopecia areata (AA) is a non-scarring, inflammatory,
hair loss disease that can affect men, women and children. The factors that
activate the onset of alopecia areata and the mechanisms of its development
are not fully understood. Circumstantial evidence suggests alopecia areata
is an autoimmune disease where cells of an individual's own immune system
prevent hair follicles from producing hair fiber. Although alopecia areata
is not life threatening, the pressures of an image orientated society can
make hair loss psychologically devastating for those affected, their
families, and friends |
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Aerobics |
Any type of body movement in which you use the same large muscle group,
rhythmically, for a period of 15 to 20 minutes or longer while maintaining
60-80% of your maximum heart rate. Aerobic activities include: walking,
biking, jogging, swimming, aerobic classes and cross-country skiing. Aerobic
exercise conditions the heart and lungs by increasing the oxygen available
to the body and by enabling the heart to use oxygen more efficiently. |
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Arthritis |
There are more than 100 different types of
arthritis and the cause of most types is unknown. Arthritis causes pain,
stiffness and sometimes swelling in or around joints. This can impede the movements
required on a daily basis. Scientists are currently studying what roles three major factors
play in certain types of arthritis. These include the genetic factors you
inherit from your parents, what happens to you during your life and how you
live. The importance of these factors varies for every type of arthritis.
The Arthritis Foundation web site is:
www.arthritis.org |
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Body Heat |
Normal body temperature is 98.6 degrees F. Our brains direct our bodies'
systems to try to maintain body temperature equilibrium at that level.
We sweat, shiver and shake as our bodies attempt to maintain a 98.6 degree
temperature. We preserve heat with warm clothing. Light clothing helps
excess heat escape. It is estimated that we lose body heat 25 time faster in
water than air. Special clothing and gear such as a wet suit is designed to
slow heat loss when in the water. |
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Chlorine resistance |
Many swimming pools employ chlorine (or similar alternative) to control
bacteria for its swimmers. Chlorine is a strong chemical mix that
over time can wear down the fabric of clothing. A garment that is labeled
"Chlorine resistant" is a garment that is made or coated in such a way that
it resists the wear to its fabric that chlorine can cause. This is a
desirable quality in swim wear in order to get longer use out of the
garment. |
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Deep water workout |
Deep water workouts are designed to completely avoid impact stress on lower
body joints by exercising in such a way that contact with the bottom of the pool
is avoided. A variety of
floatation vests and belts can be worn to assist with buoyancy while
performing a variety of movements while suspended in deep water . |
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Fibromyalgia |
Fibromyalgia syndrome is a rheumatic disorder with
chronic muscle pain that seems to have no physical cause. This pain is
usually described as burning, throbbing, shooting and stabbing. People with
fibromyalgia have other symptoms such as: bad headaches,
insomnia,
depression,
anxiety, dry
skin, dry mouth, dizziness, memory impairment,
PMS,
palpitations. The pain and stiffness occurring with fibromyalgia normally
is worse in the morning. Women are affected by fibromyalgia syndrome more
then men. The disorder can go away then come back. Fibromyalgia is believed
to be mainly an immune system disorder. It appears also related to CFS
chronic fatigue
syndrome. |
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Heat Retention |
Heat retention refers to the process of maintaining the body's temperature
at its natural level of 98.6 degrees F. Heat retention is often challenged
by being in cool water. Water wear products are available from the D.K.
Douglas Company and others that are meant to improve the retention of heat
in these instances. (See also the definition of Body Heat) |
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Hydrotherapy |
Hydrotherapy is therapy that occurs in the water. A number of web sites are
available that discuss the medical value of hydrotherapy. One of those is:
www.spine-health.com/topics/conserv/water |
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Latex |
Natural rubber latex (NRL) has been used commercially for more than 100
years. Latex is derived from the milky sap of the Hevea brasiliensis tree,
found originally in tropical climates of South America and now grown in
Southeast Asia. Malaysia is currently the primary source of most of the
worlds' raw latex. Latex is everywhere. Thousands of consumer and healthcare
products contain natural rubber latex. Latex gloves were first introduced
for surgery in 1890. Latex due to its extreme usefulness and cost
effectiveness has infiltrated into virtually every aspect of the health care
arena. On the down side, allergic reactions to latex usage is not uncommon..
For more information, go to:
www.nursingceu.com/NCEU/courses/latex/index.htm |
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Low impact |
Low impact is a phrase describing exercise or activities that involve
minimal striking of a body part (usually the feet) against a hard surface. Dry land running is
a high impact activity since the feet hit the pavement with force, whereas,
swimming and water aerobics are low (or no) impact since very little
striking of a body part against a hard surface occurs. Low impact activities
are beneficial for frail seniors, for disabled or for injured people whose
bodies cannot withstand high impact exercise and are beneficial as well as for anyone who wants to
minimize regular jarring of body parts. |
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Lycra |
LYCRA® is not a fabric and should not be confused with
latex. LYCRA® is a fiber originated by Du Pont and used by
them since the late 1950's. It is present in many different kinds of
fabrics. LYCRA® is used in combination with all apparel fibers and fiber
blends to produce fabrics and garments with stretch and recovery. LYCRA® can
be blended with all fibers--natural and man-made. Fabrics with LYCRA® always
have the appearance and feel of their major fiber components, such as silk,
cotton or nylon. Over its 40 year life, it has shown no problems of skin
irritation or sensitization. For use in the aquatic industry, LYCRA® is
blended with nylon. This produces a strong stretch fabric that sheds away
wrinkles and contributes to excellent comfort and fit. Spandex is the
generic industry term for LYCRA®. |
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Neoprene |
Neoprene is an extremely
versatile synthetic rubber originally made by Du Pont, with 70 years of
proven performance in a broad industry spectrum, including use in navy wet
suits. The basic chemical composition of Neoprene synthetic rubber is
polychloroprene. Neoprene is noted for a unique combination of
properties, which has led to its use in thousands of applications in diverse
environments. It has a balanced combination of properties:
- Resists degradation
from sun, ozone and weather
- Performs well in
contact with oils and many chemicals
- Remains useful over a
wide temperature range
- Displays outstanding
physical toughness
- Resists burning
inherently better than exclusively hydrocarbon rubbers
- Outstanding resistance
to damage caused by flexing and twisting
The Neoprene used today is laminated on both
sides with a stretchable nylon that comes in a variety of attractive colors. |
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Thermal |
Webster: "Having to do with heat". As we have had thermal underwear
for cold weather activities for years, there are now thermal water wear
garments to facilitate heat retention for water activities. |
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Waterpower Workout |
The Waterpower Workout is a specific program of water exercise created and
taught by Linda Huey, a pioneer in the use of water for aerobic movement. It
consists of 38 exercises that take about 45 minutes to complete. The
exercises provide a solid aerobic and anaerobic workout, rounded out with
exercises specifically for your abdominals, arms, shoulders, chest, back and
legs. Linda co-authored the book The Complete Waterpower Workout Book
with Robert Forster, P.T. in 1993. |
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Watsu |
Developed in the early 1980's, Watsu began with the floating of individuals
in a warm pool, applying stretches and moves. In the years since, Watsu has evolved into what many consider
the most profound development in water body movement in our time. While
other modalities are based on touch, the holding that working in water
necessitates, brings the receiver to a new level of connection and trust.
This, combined with the therapeutic benefits of warm water and the greater
freedom of movement it encourages, creates a modality that can affect every
level of our being. A helpful Watsu website:
http://www.waba.edu/#WATSU |
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Wetwrap.com |
The website (URL) you are on now and that features D.K.
Douglas Company products |
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SYNONYMS and
CATEGORIES
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Definition of Synonym Grouping or Category |
Word or Phrase |
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Category: Aquatic Professionals Names used to refer to a person who has
professional skills specific to teaching or directing one or more water
activities. In some cases, the title names the activity specifically, such
as aerobics or
watsu |
Aquaerobics Instructor |
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Aquatic Professional |
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Aquatic Physical Therapist |
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Swim Instructor |
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Watsu Practitioner |
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Water Aerobics Instructor |
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Category: Human conditions benefiting from water exercise These are some of the conditions that can benefit
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Arthritis |
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Body injury |
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Fibromyalgia |
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Overweight |
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Osteoporosis |
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Permanent impaired mobility |
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General Synonyms for Items of clothing for water All these terms refer in general to clothing used for one or more water activities
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Aqua aerobic wear |
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Aquaerobics wear |
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Aquatic fitness wear |
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Aquatic wear |
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Dive gear |
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Exercise wear |
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Life jackets |
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Senior swim wear |
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Snorkel wear |
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Swim wear |
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Thermal aquatic wear |
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Warm aquatic wear |
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Warm swim wear |
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Water exercise wear |
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Water gear |
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Water warmups |
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Water wear |
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Water Shirts |
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Wrap Shirts |
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WetWraps |
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Wet Suits |
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Wet Suit Vests |
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Category: Materials used in water wear Materials used in water wear. They each have
different characteristics and thus different advantages and disadvantages,
depending on their intended use.
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ESP |
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Latex |
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Lycra |
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Neoprene |
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Nylon |
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Polyester |
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Polyolethin |
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Silicone |
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Spandex |
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Category: Water wear characteristics These are common characteristics of
water wear. Be sure to understand your need well enough to be able to shop
for the product that fulfills your need. For example, if you will be
primarily in a pool, look for a product that is
chlorine resistant. If you
will not be in a pool this characteristic is less important.
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Chlorine resistance |
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Color fast |
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Heat retention |
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Stretch |
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General synonyms for: Gloves for water These are all names for gloves used in water activities.
Some are generic names while others have been coined or trade marked by a
specific company. Be aware that gloves can be very different from each
other. Some are made of Lycra, some of
neoprene and some of
latex. Some have separated fingers wile
others have webbed fingers. Most are used to obtain some degrees of
resistance during water exercise. It is important to investigate the
characteristics of a glove in relation to how you plan to use it so that you
will not be disappointed.
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Aquatic exercise gloves |
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Aquatic fitness gloves |
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Resistance gloves |
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Swim gloves |
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Water exercise gloves |
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Water fitness gloves |
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Water gloves |
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Watergloves |
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Webbed gloves |
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Webbed resistance gloves |
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Webbed swim gloves |
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Webbies |
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Web gloves |
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Category: Companies who sell water wear products These are several of the companies who make or import products
for water use. Their products may be for warmth in the water or for other
uses.
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DK Douglas Co. |
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Hydrofit |
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H2O Wear |
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Hydrotone |
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Kiefer |
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Speedo |
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Sprint |
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Water Gear |
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General synonyms for: One-piece water suit These are all names for a one-piece suit that is used for retaining warmth
in the water. They are usually made of either
Lycra or neoprene. They were the
original product used to stay warm in the water and were used by navy divers
as far back as the early part of the 20th century. Today they are made with
various sleeve lengths and various leg lengths. Be aware that a product of
this type must be made to fit your torso length given that it is all one
piece. Because of this torso length requirement, products have emerged in
recent years that are not one-piece in order to avoid this constraint. It is
important to investigate the characteristics of each specific product to
ensure it meets your needs.
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Wet suit |
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Wetsuit |
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Dive skin |
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Dry suit |
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Surf suit |
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Shorty |
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Synonyms for: Caps for water Water wear products for the head. Used to keep hair under control
and/or to keep head warm. One use is by people with
alopecia hair loss.
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Bathing cap |
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Wet Cap |
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Wetcap |
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Swim cap |
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Synonyms for: Vests for water A sleeveless water wear product for warmth. They are often worn in
combination with a type of pants or tights. Vests have different
characteristics. It is important to investigate each product to ensure it
meets your needs.
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Neoprene vest |
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Surfer vest |
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Swim vest |
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Vest |
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Wet Wrap |
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WetWrap |
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Wet Wrap ZIP |
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WetWrap ZIP |
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Wet suit vest |
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Category: Water sports or activities Aquatic sports and activities in which people benefit from the
use of products that keep them as comfortably warm as needed when in, as well
as near, the water.
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Aquaerobics |
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Boating |
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Canoeing |
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Diving |
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Jet skiing |
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Kayaking |
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Pool games |
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Sailing |
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Scuba diving |
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Snorkeling |
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Speed boating |
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Spelunking |
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Surfing |
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Swimming |
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Water skiing |
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Water sports |
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Watsu |
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Wind surfing |
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Terms for: Unique kinds of movement in water These are words or phrases referring to movement in the
water. The movement may be done for fitness, as a part of a game or as a
healing process. When the word "therapy" is included, the phrase generally
refers to some form of healing or rehabilitation from an injury or disease.
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Aerobics in water |
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Aqua aerobics |
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Aquaerobics |
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Aqua activities |
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Aqua exercise |
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Aqua exercise therapy |
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Aqua healing |
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Aqua recreation |
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Aqua rehabilitation |
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Aqua therapy |
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Aqua Tai Chi |
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Aqua Yoga |
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Aqua fitness |
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Aqua games |
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Aquatic activities |
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Aquatic aerobics |
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Aquatic exercise |
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Aquatic exercise therapy |
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Aquatic healing |
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Aquatic recreation |
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Aquatic rehabilitation |
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Aquatic fitness |
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Aquatic games |
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Aquatic sports |
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Aquatic therapy |
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Aquatic Tai Chi |
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Aquatic Yoga |
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Deep water workout |
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Hydrotherapy |
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Swim workouts |
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Warm water workout |
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Water activities |
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Water aerobics |
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Water exercise |
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Water fitness |
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Water games |
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Waterpower workout |
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Water sports |
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Water therapy |
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Water exercise therapy |
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Water healing |
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Water recreation |
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Water rehabilitation |
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Category: Body of Water A body of water in which recreational activities are often performed.
All of these water venues may trigger the need for water wear for warmth
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Lake |
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Ocean |
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Pool |
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River |
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General Synonyms for: Shirt for water These are different names for shirts that can be worn in
the water for warmth and/or sun protection. Some are names specific to a
company and others are generic names.
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Aquatic shirt |
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Lycra water exercise shirt |
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Water Shirt |
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WaterShirt |
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Rash Guard |
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Rash Gard |
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Surf shirt |
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Wrap Shirt |
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WrapShirt |
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Swim shirt |
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