Exercise Science Abbreviation Cheat Sheet
CVD – cardiovascular disease
CHD – coronary heart disease
PA – physical activity
BP – blood pressure
HBP – high blood pressure
LBP – Low blood pressure
CVD – cerebrovascular disease
LDL – low density lipoprotein ‘bad cholesterol
HDL – high density lipoprotein ‘good cholesterol’
DM – diabetes mellitus
HR – heart rate
RPE – rating of perceived exertion
RM – Rep max; usually expressed as a percentage of 1 rep max